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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,668.52, 35,498.01 and 8,670.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,668.52, 35,498.01 and 8,670.53 is: 13,004.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,668.52 : 35,498.01 = 8,670.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,668.52/35,498.01 = 8,670.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,668.52x = 35,498.01 × 8,670.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,668.52x = 307,786,560.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,786,560.65/23,668.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,004.05

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