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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,590.62, 35,385.87 and 8,008.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,590.62, 35,385.87 and 8,008.23 is: 12,012.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,590.62 : 35,385.87 = 8,008.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,590.62/35,385.87 = 8,008.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,590.62x = 35,385.87 × 8,008.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,590.62x = 283,378,185.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,378,185.71/23,590.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,012.32

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