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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,755.39, 35,621.54 and 8,965.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,755.39, 35,621.54 and 8,965.46 is: 13,443.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,755.39 : 35,621.54 = 8,965.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,755.39/35,621.54 = 8,965.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,755.39x = 35,621.54 × 8,965.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,755.39x = 319,363,313.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,363,313.90/23,755.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,443.83

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