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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,506.61, 35,273.68 and 8,725.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,506.61, 35,273.68 and 8,725.73 is: 13,093.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,506.61 : 35,273.68 = 8,725.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,506.61/35,273.68 = 8,725.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,506.61x = 35,273.68 × 8,725.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,506.61x = 307,788,409.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,788,409.60/23,506.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,093.70

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