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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,636.92, 35,461.54 and 8,847

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,636.92, 35,461.54 and 8,847 is: 13,272.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,636.92 : 35,461.54 = 8,847 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,636.92/35,461.54 = 8,847/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,636.92x = 35,461.54 × 8,847
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,636.92x = 313,728,244.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,728,244.38/23,636.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,272.81

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