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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,660.93, 35,481.00 and 8,859.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,660.93, 35,481.00 and 8,859.46 is: 13,285.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,660.93 : 35,481.00 = 8,859.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,660.93/35,481.00 = 8,859.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,660.93x = 35,481.00 × 8,859.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,660.93x = 314,342,651.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,342,651.68/23,660.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,285.31

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