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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,512.47, 35,251.48 and 8,721.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,512.47, 35,251.48 and 8,721.46 is: 13,075.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,512.47 : 35,251.48 = 8,721.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,512.47/35,251.48 = 8,721.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,512.47x = 35,251.48 × 8,721.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,512.47x = 307,444,372.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,444,372.76/23,512.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,075.80

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