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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,663.94, 35,485.50 and 8,862.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,663.94, 35,485.50 and 8,862.45 is: 13,289.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,663.94 : 35,485.50 = 8,862.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,663.94/35,485.50 = 8,862.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,663.94x = 35,485.50 × 8,862.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,663.94x = 314,488,469.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,488,469.48/23,663.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,289.78

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