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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,664.72, 35,503.20 and 8,082.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,664.72, 35,503.20 and 8,082.48 is: 12,125.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,664.72 : 35,503.20 = 8,082.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,664.72/35,503.20 = 8,082.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,664.72x = 35,503.20 × 8,082.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,664.72x = 286,953,903.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,953,903.94/23,664.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,125.81

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