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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,714.40, 35,546.88 and 8,913.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,714.40, 35,546.88 and 8,913.12 is: 13,360.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,714.40 : 35,546.88 = 8,913.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,714.40/35,546.88 = 8,913.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,714.40x = 35,546.88 × 8,913.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,714.40x = 316,833,607.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,833,607.07/23,714.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,360.39

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