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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,535.72, 35,281.31 and 8,734.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,535.72, 35,281.31 and 8,734.59 is: 13,093.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,535.72 : 35,281.31 = 8,734.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,535.72/35,281.31 = 8,734.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,535.72x = 35,281.31 × 8,734.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,535.72x = 308,167,733.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,167,733.84/23,535.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,093.62

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