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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,706.62, 35,563.53 and 8,916.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,706.62, 35,563.53 and 8,916.56 is: 13,376.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,706.62 : 35,563.53 = 8,916.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,706.62/35,563.53 = 8,916.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,706.62x = 35,563.53 × 8,916.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,706.62x = 317,104,349.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,104,349.06/23,706.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,376.19

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