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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,512.77, 35,275.23 and 8,725.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,512.77, 35,275.23 and 8,725.90 is: 13,091.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,512.77 : 35,275.23 = 8,725.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,512.77/35,275.23 = 8,725.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,512.77x = 35,275.23 × 8,725.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,512.77x = 307,808,129.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,808,129.46/23,512.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,091.10

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