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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,737.98, 35,606.98 and 8,950.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,737.98, 35,606.98 and 8,950.22 is: 13,425.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,737.98 : 35,606.98 = 8,950.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,737.98/35,606.98 = 8,950.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,737.98x = 35,606.98 × 8,950.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,737.98x = 318,690,304.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,690,304.54/23,737.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,425.33

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