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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,611.20, 35,406.72 and 8,021.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,611.20, 35,406.72 and 8,021.76 is: 12,029.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,611.20 : 35,406.72 = 8,021.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,611.20/35,406.72 = 8,021.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,611.20x = 35,406.72 × 8,021.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,611.20x = 284,024,210.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,024,210.23/23,611.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,029.22

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