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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,741.64, 35,620.72 and 8,954.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,741.64, 35,620.72 and 8,954.80 is: 13,435.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,741.64 : 35,620.72 = 8,954.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,741.64/35,620.72 = 8,954.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,741.64x = 35,620.72 × 8,954.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,741.64x = 318,976,423.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,976,423.46/23,741.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,435.32

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