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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,666.52, 35,499.78 and 8,084.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,666.52, 35,499.78 and 8,084.28 is: 12,126.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,666.52 : 35,499.78 = 8,084.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,666.52/35,499.78 = 8,084.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,666.52x = 35,499.78 × 8,084.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,666.52x = 286,990,161.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,990,161.46/23,666.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,126.42

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