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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,546.78, 35,314.70 and 8,762.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,546.78, 35,314.70 and 8,762.66 is: 13,141.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,546.78 : 35,314.70 = 8,762.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,546.78/35,314.70 = 8,762.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,546.78x = 35,314.70 × 8,762.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,546.78x = 309,450,665.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,450,665.29/23,546.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,141.95

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