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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,920.19, 35,868.51 and 8,926.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,920.19, 35,868.51 and 8,926.71 is: 13,385.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,920.19 : 35,868.51 = 8,926.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,920.19/35,868.51 = 8,926.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,920.19x = 35,868.51 × 8,926.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,920.19x = 320,187,786.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,187,786.90/23,920.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,385.67

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