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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,707.72, 35,554.86 and 8,915.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,707.72, 35,554.86 and 8,915.32 is: 13,370.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,707.72 : 35,554.86 = 8,915.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,707.72/35,554.86 = 8,915.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,707.72x = 35,554.86 × 8,915.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,707.72x = 316,982,954.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,982,954.46/23,707.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,370.45

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