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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,737.66, 35,614.71 and 8,950.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,737.66, 35,614.71 and 8,950.82 is: 13,429.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,737.66 : 35,614.71 = 8,950.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,737.66/35,614.71 = 8,950.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,737.66x = 35,614.71 × 8,950.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,737.66x = 318,780,680.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,780,680.49/23,737.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,429.32

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