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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,524.81, 35,290.46 and 8,732.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,524.81, 35,290.46 and 8,732.47 is: 13,099.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,524.81 : 35,290.46 = 8,732.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,524.81/35,290.46 = 8,732.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,524.81x = 35,290.46 × 8,732.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,524.81x = 308,172,883.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,172,883.24/23,524.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,099.91

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