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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,744.68, 35,591.90 and 8,947.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,744.68, 35,591.90 and 8,947.18 is: 13,411.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,744.68 : 35,591.90 = 8,947.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,744.68/35,591.90 = 8,947.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,744.68x = 35,591.90 × 8,947.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,744.68x = 318,447,135.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,447,135.84/23,744.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,411.30

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