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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,664.61, 35,486.55 and 8,863.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,664.61, 35,486.55 and 8,863.15 is: 13,290.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,664.61 : 35,486.55 = 8,863.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,664.61/35,486.55 = 8,863.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,664.61x = 35,486.55 × 8,863.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,664.61x = 314,522,438.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,522,438.20/23,664.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,290.84

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