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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,647.77, 35,475.30 and 8,061.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,647.77, 35,475.30 and 8,061.75 is: 12,093.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,647.77 : 35,475.30 = 8,061.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,647.77/35,475.30 = 8,061.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,647.77x = 35,475.30 × 8,061.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,647.77x = 285,992,999.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,992,999.78/23,647.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,093.87

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