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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,625.64, 35,447.10 and 8,044.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,625.64, 35,447.10 and 8,044.84 is: 12,070.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,625.64 : 35,447.10 = 8,044.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,625.64/35,447.10 = 8,044.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,625.64x = 35,447.10 × 8,044.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,625.64x = 285,166,247.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,166,247.96/23,625.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,070.20

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