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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,924.72, 35,863.64 and 8,920.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,924.72, 35,863.64 and 8,920.85 is: 13,372.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,924.72 : 35,863.64 = 8,920.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,924.72/35,863.64 = 8,920.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,924.72x = 35,863.64 × 8,920.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,924.72x = 319,933,928.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,933,928.97/23,924.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,372.53

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