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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,719.59, 35,575.25 and 8,928.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,719.59, 35,575.25 and 8,928.61 is: 13,391.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,719.59 : 35,575.25 = 8,928.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,719.59/35,575.25 = 8,928.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,719.59x = 35,575.25 × 8,928.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,719.59x = 317,637,532.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,637,532.90/23,719.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,391.36

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