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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,607.27, 35,414.55 and 8,021.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,607.27, 35,414.55 and 8,021.25 is: 12,033.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,607.27 : 35,414.55 = 8,021.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,607.27/35,414.55 = 8,021.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,607.27x = 35,414.55 × 8,021.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,607.27x = 284,068,959.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,068,959.19/23,607.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,033.11

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