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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,663.84, 35,493.60 and 8,080.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,663.84, 35,493.60 and 8,080.52 is: 12,120.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,663.84 : 35,493.60 = 8,080.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,663.84/35,493.60 = 8,080.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,663.84x = 35,493.60 × 8,080.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,663.84x = 286,806,744.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,806,744.67/23,663.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,120.04

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