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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,707.91, 35,549.60 and 8,711.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,707.91, 35,549.60 and 8,711.20 is: 13,062.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,707.91 : 35,549.60 = 8,711.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,707.91/35,549.60 = 8,711.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,707.91x = 35,549.60 × 8,711.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,707.91x = 309,679,608.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,679,608.42/23,707.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,062.29

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