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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,512.76, 35,275.22 and 8,725.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,512.76, 35,275.22 and 8,725.90 is: 13,091.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,512.76 : 35,275.22 = 8,725.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,512.76/35,275.22 = 8,725.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,512.76x = 35,275.22 × 8,725.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,512.76x = 307,808,042.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,808,042.20/23,512.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,091.11

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