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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,598.72, 35,398.92 and 8,014.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,598.72, 35,398.92 and 8,014.32 is: 12,021.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,598.72 : 35,398.92 = 8,014.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,598.72/35,398.92 = 8,014.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,598.72x = 35,398.92 × 8,014.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,598.72x = 283,698,272.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,698,272.53/23,598.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,021.77

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