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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,706.72, 35,553.36 and 8,914.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,706.72, 35,553.36 and 8,914.32 is: 13,368.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,706.72 : 35,553.36 = 8,914.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,706.72/35,553.36 = 8,914.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,706.72x = 35,553.36 × 8,914.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,706.72x = 316,934,028.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,934,028.12/23,706.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,368.95

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