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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,622.37, 35,433.52 and 8,039.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,622.37, 35,433.52 and 8,039.99 is: 12,059.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,622.37 : 35,433.52 = 8,039.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,622.37/35,433.52 = 8,039.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,622.37x = 35,433.52 × 8,039.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,622.37x = 284,885,214.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,885,214.95/23,622.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,059.98

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