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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,649.20, 35,474.72 and 8,066.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,649.20, 35,474.72 and 8,066.83 is: 12,100.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,649.20 : 35,474.72 = 8,066.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,649.20/35,474.72 = 8,066.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,649.20x = 35,474.72 × 8,066.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,649.20x = 286,168,535.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,168,535.54/23,649.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,100.56

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