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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,666.96, 35,501.52 and 8,870.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,666.96, 35,501.52 and 8,870.96 is: 13,306.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,666.96 : 35,501.52 = 8,870.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,666.96/35,501.52 = 8,870.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,666.96x = 35,501.52 × 8,870.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,666.96x = 314,932,563.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,932,563.86/23,666.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,306.84

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