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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,537.42, 35,302.98 and 8,744.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,537.42, 35,302.98 and 8,744.32 is: 13,115.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,537.42 : 35,302.98 = 8,744.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,537.42/35,302.98 = 8,744.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,537.42x = 35,302.98 × 8,744.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,537.42x = 308,700,465.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,700,465.82/23,537.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,115.31

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