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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,703.51, 35,527.91 and 8,902.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,703.51, 35,527.91 and 8,902.97 is: 13,344.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,703.51 : 35,527.91 = 8,902.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,703.51/35,527.91 = 8,902.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,703.51x = 35,527.91 × 8,902.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,703.51x = 316,303,694.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,303,694.74/23,703.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,344.17

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