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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,738.76, 35,608.09 and 8,951

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,738.76, 35,608.09 and 8,951 is: 13,426.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,738.76 : 35,608.09 = 8,951 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,738.76/35,608.09 = 8,951/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,738.76x = 35,608.09 × 8,951
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,738.76x = 318,728,013.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,728,013.59/23,738.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,426.48

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