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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,631.16, 35,447.58 and 8,046.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,631.16, 35,447.58 and 8,046.76 is: 12,070.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,631.16 : 35,447.58 = 8,046.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,631.16/35,447.58 = 8,046.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,631.16x = 35,447.58 × 8,046.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,631.16x = 285,238,168.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,238,168.84/23,631.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,070.43

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