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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,708.77, 35,564.51 and 8,917.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,708.77, 35,564.51 and 8,917.81 is: 13,377.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,708.77 : 35,564.51 = 8,917.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,708.77/35,564.51 = 8,917.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,708.77x = 35,564.51 × 8,917.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,708.77x = 317,157,476.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,157,476.31/23,708.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,377.22

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