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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,669.73, 35,493.66 and 8,868.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,669.73, 35,493.66 and 8,868.06 is: 13,297.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,669.73 : 35,493.66 = 8,868.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,669.73/35,493.66 = 8,868.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,669.73x = 35,493.66 × 8,868.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,669.73x = 314,759,906.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,759,906.50/23,669.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,297.99

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