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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,644.64, 35,472.48 and 8,062.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,644.64, 35,472.48 and 8,062.28 is: 12,095.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,644.64 : 35,472.48 = 8,062.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,644.64/35,472.48 = 8,062.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,644.64x = 35,472.48 × 8,062.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,644.64x = 285,989,066.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,989,066.05/23,644.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,095.30

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