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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,780.53, 35,671.11 and 8,996.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,780.53, 35,671.11 and 8,996.41 is: 13,494.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,780.53 : 35,671.11 = 8,996.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,780.53/35,671.11 = 8,996.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,780.53x = 35,671.11 × 8,996.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,780.53x = 320,911,930.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,911,930.72/23,780.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,494.73

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