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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,701.96, 35,551.86 and 8,909.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,701.96, 35,551.86 and 8,909.74 is: 13,364.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,701.96 : 35,551.86 = 8,909.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,701.96/35,551.86 = 8,909.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,701.96x = 35,551.86 × 8,909.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,701.96x = 316,757,829.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,757,829.12/23,701.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,364.20

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