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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,407.52, 35,117.42 and 8,416.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,407.52, 35,117.42 and 8,416.14 is: 12,626.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,407.52 : 35,117.42 = 8,416.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,407.52/35,117.42 = 8,416.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,407.52x = 35,117.42 × 8,416.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,407.52x = 295,553,123.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,553,123.16/23,407.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,626.42

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