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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,676.84, 35,515.26 and 8,883

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,676.84, 35,515.26 and 8,883 is: 13,324.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,676.84 : 35,515.26 = 8,883 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,676.84/35,515.26 = 8,883/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,676.84x = 35,515.26 × 8,883
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,676.84x = 315,482,054.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,482,054.58/23,676.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,324.50

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