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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,673.78, 35,501.45 and 8,874.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,673.78, 35,501.45 and 8,874.63 is: 13,308.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,673.78 : 35,501.45 = 8,874.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,673.78/35,501.45 = 8,874.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,673.78x = 35,501.45 × 8,874.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,673.78x = 315,062,011.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,062,011.33/23,673.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,308.48

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