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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,008.77, 34,506.47 and 8,965.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,008.77, 34,506.47 and 8,965.66 is: 13,445.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,008.77 : 34,506.47 = 8,965.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,008.77/34,506.47 = 8,965.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,008.77x = 34,506.47 × 8,965.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,008.77x = 309,373,277.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,373,277.82/23,008.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,445.89

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