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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,031.64, 34,545.84 and 8,989.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,031.64, 34,545.84 and 8,989.06 is: 13,482.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,031.64 : 34,545.84 = 8,989.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,031.64/34,545.84 = 8,989.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,031.64x = 34,545.84 × 8,989.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,031.64x = 310,534,628.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,534,628.51/23,031.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,482.96

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