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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,734.68, 35,607.04 and 8,943.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,734.68, 35,607.04 and 8,943.28 is: 13,416.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,734.68 : 35,607.04 = 8,943.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,734.68/35,607.04 = 8,943.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,734.68x = 35,607.04 × 8,943.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,734.68x = 318,443,728.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,443,728.69/23,734.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,416.81

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