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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,664.52, 35,486.70 and 8,083.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,664.52, 35,486.70 and 8,083.72 is: 12,122.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,664.52 : 35,486.70 = 8,083.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,664.52/35,486.70 = 8,083.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,664.52x = 35,486.70 × 8,083.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,664.52x = 286,864,546.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,864,546.52/23,664.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,122.14

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