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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,716.98, 35,593.82 and 8,939.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,716.98, 35,593.82 and 8,939.34 is: 13,415.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,716.98 : 35,593.82 = 8,939.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,716.98/35,593.82 = 8,939.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,716.98x = 35,593.82 × 8,939.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,716.98x = 318,185,258.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,185,258.88/23,716.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,415.93

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