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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,707.73, 35,539.63 and 8,926.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,707.73, 35,539.63 and 8,926.45 is: 13,381.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,707.73 : 35,539.63 = 8,926.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,707.73/35,539.63 = 8,926.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,707.73x = 35,539.63 × 8,926.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,707.73x = 317,242,619.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,242,619.05/23,707.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,381.40

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