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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,644.98, 35,475.57 and 8,073.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,644.98, 35,475.57 and 8,073.54 is: 12,113.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,644.98 : 35,475.57 = 8,073.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,644.98/35,475.57 = 8,073.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,644.98x = 35,475.57 × 8,073.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,644.98x = 286,413,433.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,413,433.42/23,644.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,113.08

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