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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,592.62, 35,388.86 and 8,010.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,592.62, 35,388.86 and 8,010.24 is: 12,015.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,592.62 : 35,388.86 = 8,010.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,592.62/35,388.86 = 8,010.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,592.62x = 35,388.86 × 8,010.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,592.62x = 283,473,261.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,473,261.93/23,592.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,015.34

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