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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,680.81, 35,511.91 and 8,881.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,680.81, 35,511.91 and 8,881.66 is: 13,319.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,680.81 : 35,511.91 = 8,881.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,680.81/35,511.91 = 8,881.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,680.81x = 35,511.91 × 8,881.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,680.81x = 315,404,710.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,404,710.57/23,680.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,319.00

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