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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,676.28, 35,512.97 and 8,883.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,676.28, 35,512.97 and 8,883.95 is: 13,325.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,676.28 : 35,512.97 = 8,883.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,676.28/35,512.97 = 8,883.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,676.28x = 35,512.97 × 8,883.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,676.28x = 315,495,560.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,495,560.82/23,676.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,325.39

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