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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,666.92, 35,505.78 and 8,084.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,666.92, 35,505.78 and 8,084.56 is: 12,128.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,666.92 : 35,505.78 = 8,084.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,666.92/35,505.78 = 8,084.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,666.92x = 35,505.78 × 8,084.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,666.92x = 287,048,608.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,048,608.76/23,666.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,128.68

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