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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,665.40, 35,502.36 and 8,079.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,665.40, 35,502.36 and 8,079.38 is: 12,120.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,665.40 : 35,502.36 = 8,079.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,665.40/35,502.36 = 8,079.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,665.40x = 35,502.36 × 8,079.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,665.40x = 286,837,057.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,837,057.34/23,665.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,120.52

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