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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,771.91, 35,646.38 and 8,982.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,771.91, 35,646.38 and 8,982.02 is: 13,468.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,771.91 : 35,646.38 = 8,982.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,771.91/35,646.38 = 8,982.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,771.91x = 35,646.38 × 8,982.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,771.91x = 320,176,575.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,176,575.98/23,771.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,468.69

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