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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,778.82, 35,669.94 and 8,984.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,778.82, 35,669.94 and 8,984.98 is: 13,478.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,778.82 : 35,669.94 = 8,984.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,778.82/35,669.94 = 8,984.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,778.82x = 35,669.94 × 8,984.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,778.82x = 320,493,697.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,493,697.50/23,778.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,478.12

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