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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,627.71, 35,445.16 and 8,041.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,627.71, 35,445.16 and 8,041.69 is: 12,063.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,627.71 : 35,445.16 = 8,041.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,627.71/35,445.16 = 8,041.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,627.71x = 35,445.16 × 8,041.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,627.71x = 285,039,043.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,039,043.08/23,627.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,063.76

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