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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,792.69, 35,651.97 and 8,993.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,792.69, 35,651.97 and 8,993.53 is: 13,476.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,792.69 : 35,651.97 = 8,993.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,792.69/35,651.97 = 8,993.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,792.69x = 35,651.97 × 8,993.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,792.69x = 320,637,061.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,637,061.75/23,792.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,476.28

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