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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,512.39, 35,274.66 and 8,725.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,512.39, 35,274.66 and 8,725.53 is: 13,090.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,512.39 : 35,274.66 = 8,725.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,512.39/35,274.66 = 8,725.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,512.39x = 35,274.66 × 8,725.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,512.39x = 307,790,104.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,790,104.07/23,512.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,090.55

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