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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,744.40, 35,624.86 and 8,957.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,744.40, 35,624.86 and 8,957.58 is: 13,439.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,744.40 : 35,624.86 = 8,957.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,744.40/35,624.86 = 8,957.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,744.40x = 35,624.86 × 8,957.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,744.40x = 319,112,533.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,112,533.44/23,744.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,439.49

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