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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,545.53, 35,312.80 and 8,761.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,545.53, 35,312.80 and 8,761.41 is: 13,140.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,545.53 : 35,312.80 = 8,761.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,545.53/35,312.80 = 8,761.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,545.53x = 35,312.80 × 8,761.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,545.53x = 309,389,919.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,389,919.05/23,545.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,140.07

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