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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,769.70, 35,644.98 and 8,970.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,769.70, 35,644.98 and 8,970.57 is: 13,452.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,769.70 : 35,644.98 = 8,970.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,769.70/35,644.98 = 8,970.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,769.70x = 35,644.98 × 8,970.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,769.70x = 319,755,788.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,755,788.24/23,769.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,452.24

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