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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,672.67, 35,506.38 and 8,474.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,672.67, 35,506.38 and 8,474.64 is: 12,711.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,672.67 : 35,506.38 = 8,474.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,672.67/35,506.38 = 8,474.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,672.67x = 35,506.38 × 8,474.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,672.67x = 300,903,788.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,903,788.20/23,672.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,711.02

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