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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,707.47, 35,562.57 and 8,916.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,707.47, 35,562.57 and 8,916.51 is: 13,375.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,707.47 : 35,562.57 = 8,916.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,707.47/35,562.57 = 8,916.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,707.47x = 35,562.57 × 8,916.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,707.47x = 317,094,011.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,094,011.03/23,707.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,375.28

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