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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,711.88, 35,571.66 and 8,921.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,711.88, 35,571.66 and 8,921.94 is: 13,384.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,711.88 : 35,571.66 = 8,921.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,711.88/35,571.66 = 8,921.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,711.88x = 35,571.66 × 8,921.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,711.88x = 317,368,216.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,368,216.22/23,711.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,384.35

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