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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,727.56, 35,593.77 and 8,948.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,727.56, 35,593.77 and 8,948.91 is: 13,424.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,727.56 : 35,593.77 = 8,948.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,727.56/35,593.77 = 8,948.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,727.56x = 35,593.77 × 8,948.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,727.56x = 318,525,444.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,525,444.29/23,727.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,424.28

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