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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,670.03, 35,511.22 and 8,879.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,670.03, 35,511.22 and 8,879.23 is: 13,321.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,670.03 : 35,511.22 = 8,879.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,670.03/35,511.22 = 8,879.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,670.03x = 35,511.22 × 8,879.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,670.03x = 315,312,178.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,312,178.98/23,670.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,321.16

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