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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,773.38, 35,660.47 and 8,989.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,773.38, 35,660.47 and 8,989.30 is: 13,484.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,773.38 : 35,660.47 = 8,989.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,773.38/35,660.47 = 8,989.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,773.38x = 35,660.47 × 8,989.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,773.38x = 320,562,662.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,562,662.97/23,773.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,484.10

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