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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,717.84, 35,582.06 and 8,926.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,717.84, 35,582.06 and 8,926.88 is: 13,392.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,717.84 : 35,582.06 = 8,926.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,717.84/35,582.06 = 8,926.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,717.84x = 35,582.06 × 8,926.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,717.84x = 317,636,779.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,636,779.77/23,717.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,392.31

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