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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,706.51, 35,532.41 and 8,905.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,706.51, 35,532.41 and 8,905.97 is: 13,348.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,706.51 : 35,532.41 = 8,905.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,706.51/35,532.41 = 8,905.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,706.51x = 35,532.41 × 8,905.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,706.51x = 316,450,355.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,450,355.30/23,706.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,348.67

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