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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,698.62, 35,520.59 and 8,898.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,698.62, 35,520.59 and 8,898.09 is: 13,336.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,698.62 : 35,520.59 = 8,898.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,698.62/35,520.59 = 8,898.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,698.62x = 35,520.59 × 8,898.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,698.62x = 316,065,362.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,065,362.18/23,698.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,336.87

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