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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,552.70, 35,329.07 and 8,759.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,552.70, 35,329.07 and 8,759.70 is: 13,139.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,552.70 : 35,329.07 = 8,759.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,552.70/35,329.07 = 8,759.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,552.70x = 35,329.07 × 8,759.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,552.70x = 309,472,010.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,472,010.68/23,552.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,139.56

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