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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,645.52, 35,469.36 and 8,063.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,645.52, 35,469.36 and 8,063.28 is: 12,095.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,645.52 : 35,469.36 = 8,063.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,645.52/35,469.36 = 8,063.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,645.52x = 35,469.36 × 8,063.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,645.52x = 285,999,381.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,999,381.10/23,645.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,095.29

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