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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,623.49, 35,435.21 and 8,041.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,623.49, 35,435.21 and 8,041.12 is: 12,061.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,623.49 : 35,435.21 = 8,041.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,623.49/35,435.21 = 8,041.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,623.49x = 35,435.21 × 8,041.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,623.49x = 284,938,647.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,938,647.04/23,623.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,061.66

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