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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,665.52, 35,493.51 and 8,667.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,665.52, 35,493.51 and 8,667.53 is: 12,999.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,665.52 : 35,493.51 = 8,667.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,665.52/35,493.51 = 8,667.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,665.52x = 35,493.51 × 8,667.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,665.52x = 307,640,885.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,640,885.26/23,665.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,999.54

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