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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,769.46, 35,662.02 and 8,979.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,769.46, 35,662.02 and 8,979.67 is: 13,472.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,769.46 : 35,662.02 = 8,979.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,769.46/35,662.02 = 8,979.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,769.46x = 35,662.02 × 8,979.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,769.46x = 320,233,171.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,233,171.13/23,769.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,472.46

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