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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,601.38, 35,407.53 and 8,019

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,601.38, 35,407.53 and 8,019 is: 12,030.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,601.38 : 35,407.53 = 8,019 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,601.38/35,407.53 = 8,019/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,601.38x = 35,407.53 × 8,019
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,601.38x = 283,932,983.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,932,983.07/23,601.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,030.36

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