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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,709.74, 35,542.62 and 8,928.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,709.74, 35,542.62 and 8,928.44 is: 13,384.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,709.74 : 35,542.62 = 8,928.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,709.74/35,542.62 = 8,928.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,709.74x = 35,542.62 × 8,928.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,709.74x = 317,340,150.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,340,150.11/23,709.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,384.38

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