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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,674.95, 35,511.03 and 8,882.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,674.95, 35,511.03 and 8,882.62 is: 13,323.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,674.95 : 35,511.03 = 8,882.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,674.95/35,511.03 = 8,882.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,674.95x = 35,511.03 × 8,882.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,674.95x = 315,430,896.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,430,896.52/23,674.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,323.40

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