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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,743.99, 35,619.90 and 8,954.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,743.99, 35,619.90 and 8,954.20 is: 13,432.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,743.99 : 35,619.90 = 8,954.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,743.99/35,619.90 = 8,954.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,743.99x = 35,619.90 × 8,954.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,743.99x = 318,947,708.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,947,708.58/23,743.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,432.78

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