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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,720.70, 35,553.66 and 8,920.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,720.70, 35,553.66 and 8,920.18 is: 13,369.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,720.70 : 35,553.66 = 8,920.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,720.70/35,553.66 = 8,920.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,720.70x = 35,553.66 × 8,920.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,720.70x = 317,144,957.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,144,957.97/23,720.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,369.97

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