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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,483.67, 35,233.20 and 8,693.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,483.67, 35,233.20 and 8,693.75 is: 13,043.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,483.67 : 35,233.20 = 8,693.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,483.67/35,233.20 = 8,693.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,483.67x = 35,233.20 × 8,693.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,483.67x = 306,308,456.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,308,456.33/23,483.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,043.47

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