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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,664.20, 35,496.32 and 8,081.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,664.20, 35,496.32 and 8,081.82 is: 12,122.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,664.20 : 35,496.32 = 8,081.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,664.20/35,496.32 = 8,081.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,664.20x = 35,496.32 × 8,081.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,664.20x = 286,874,828.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,874,828.49/23,664.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,122.74

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