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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,665.97, 35,489.21 and 8,867.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,665.97, 35,489.21 and 8,867.27 is: 13,297.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,665.97 : 35,489.21 = 8,867.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,665.97/35,489.21 = 8,867.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,665.97x = 35,489.21 × 8,867.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,665.97x = 314,692,185.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,692,185.37/23,665.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,297.25

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