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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,564.52, 35,325.72 and 8,763.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,564.52, 35,325.72 and 8,763.12 is: 13,136.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,564.52 : 35,325.72 = 8,763.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,564.52/35,325.72 = 8,763.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,564.52x = 35,325.72 × 8,763.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,564.52x = 309,563,523.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,563,523.45/23,564.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,136.85

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