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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,714.08, 35,561.28 and 8,915.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,714.08, 35,561.28 and 8,915.36 is: 13,369.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,714.08 : 35,561.28 = 8,915.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,714.08/35,561.28 = 8,915.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,714.08x = 35,561.28 × 8,915.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,714.08x = 317,041,613.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,041,613.26/23,714.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,369.34

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