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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,674.47, 35,502.48 and 8,875.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,674.47, 35,502.48 and 8,875.31 is: 13,309.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,674.47 : 35,502.48 = 8,875.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,674.47/35,502.48 = 8,875.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,674.47x = 35,502.48 × 8,875.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,674.47x = 315,095,571.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,095,571.24/23,674.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,309.51

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