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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,717.62, 35,572.84 and 8,923.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,717.62, 35,572.84 and 8,923.09 is: 13,383.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,717.62 : 35,572.84 = 8,923.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,717.62/35,572.84 = 8,923.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,717.62x = 35,572.84 × 8,923.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,717.62x = 317,419,430.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,419,430.40/23,717.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,383.28

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