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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,760.91, 35,649.51 and 8,974.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,760.91, 35,649.51 and 8,974.09 is: 13,464.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,760.91 : 35,649.51 = 8,974.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,760.91/35,649.51 = 8,974.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,760.91x = 35,649.51 × 8,974.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,760.91x = 319,921,911.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,921,911.20/23,760.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,464.21

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