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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,752.98, 35,635.63 and 8,962.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,752.98, 35,635.63 and 8,962.03 is: 13,445.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,752.98 : 35,635.63 = 8,962.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,752.98/35,635.63 = 8,962.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,752.98x = 35,635.63 × 8,962.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,752.98x = 319,367,555.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,367,555.06/23,752.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,445.37

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