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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,642.64, 35,469.48 and 8,060.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,642.64, 35,469.48 and 8,060.28 is: 12,092.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,642.64 : 35,469.48 = 8,060.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,642.64/35,469.48 = 8,060.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,642.64x = 35,469.48 × 8,060.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,642.64x = 285,893,940.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,893,940.25/23,642.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,092.30

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