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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,512.89, 35,275.41 and 8,726.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,512.89, 35,275.41 and 8,726.03 is: 13,091.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,512.89 : 35,275.41 = 8,726.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,512.89/35,275.41 = 8,726.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,512.89x = 35,275.41 × 8,726.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,512.89x = 307,814,285.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,814,285.92/23,512.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,091.30

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