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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,768.04, 35,625.33 and 8,966.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,768.04, 35,625.33 and 8,966.91 is: 13,440.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,768.04 : 35,625.33 = 8,966.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,768.04/35,625.33 = 8,966.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,768.04x = 35,625.33 × 8,966.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,768.04x = 319,449,127.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,449,127.83/23,768.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,440.28

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