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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,668.84, 35,521.62 and 8,891.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,668.84, 35,521.62 and 8,891.20 is: 13,343.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,668.84 : 35,521.62 = 8,891.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,668.84/35,521.62 = 8,891.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,668.84x = 35,521.62 × 8,891.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,668.84x = 315,829,827.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,829,827.74/23,668.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,343.70

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