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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,543.83, 35,329.56 and 8,763.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,543.83, 35,329.56 and 8,763.04 is: 13,149.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,543.83 : 35,329.56 = 8,763.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,543.83/35,329.56 = 8,763.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,543.83x = 35,329.56 × 8,763.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,543.83x = 309,594,347.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,594,347.46/23,543.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,149.70

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