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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,787.69, 35,667.70 and 8,997.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,787.69, 35,667.70 and 8,997.76 is: 13,491.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,787.69 : 35,667.70 = 8,997.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,787.69/35,667.70 = 8,997.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,787.69x = 35,667.70 × 8,997.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,787.69x = 320,929,615.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,929,615.10/23,787.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,491.41

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