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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,710.51, 35,538.40 and 8,909.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,710.51, 35,538.40 and 8,909.97 is: 13,354.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,710.51 : 35,538.40 = 8,909.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,710.51/35,538.40 = 8,909.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,710.51x = 35,538.40 × 8,909.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,710.51x = 316,646,077.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,646,077.85/23,710.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,354.67

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