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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,668.73, 35,492.69 and 8,867.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,668.73, 35,492.69 and 8,867.25 is: 13,296.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,668.73 : 35,492.69 = 8,867.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,668.73/35,492.69 = 8,867.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,668.73x = 35,492.69 × 8,867.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,668.73x = 314,722,511.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,722,511.07/23,668.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,296.98

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