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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,759.91, 35,648.01 and 8,973.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,759.91, 35,648.01 and 8,973.09 is: 13,462.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,759.91 : 35,648.01 = 8,973.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,759.91/35,648.01 = 8,973.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,759.91x = 35,648.01 × 8,973.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,759.91x = 319,872,802.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,872,802.05/23,759.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,462.71

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