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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,752.86, 35,619.57 and 8,954.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,752.86, 35,619.57 and 8,954.34 is: 13,427.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,752.86 : 35,619.57 = 8,954.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,752.86/35,619.57 = 8,954.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,752.86x = 35,619.57 × 8,954.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,752.86x = 318,949,740.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,949,740.43/23,752.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,427.85

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