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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,741.67, 35,587.40 and 8,944.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,741.67, 35,587.40 and 8,944.19 is: 13,406.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,741.67 : 35,587.40 = 8,944.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,741.67/35,587.40 = 8,944.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,741.67x = 35,587.40 × 8,944.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,741.67x = 318,300,244.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,300,244.55/23,741.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,406.82

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