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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,587.98, 35,381.96 and 8,005.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,587.98, 35,381.96 and 8,005.74 is: 12,008.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,587.98 : 35,381.96 = 8,005.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,587.98/35,381.96 = 8,005.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,587.98x = 35,381.96 × 8,005.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,587.98x = 283,258,772.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,258,772.45/23,587.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,008.61

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