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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,710.37, 35,569.40 and 8,920.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,710.37, 35,569.40 and 8,920.44 is: 13,382.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,710.37 : 35,569.40 = 8,920.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,710.37/35,569.40 = 8,920.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,710.37x = 35,569.40 × 8,920.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,710.37x = 317,294,653.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,294,653.93/23,710.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,382.11

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