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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,668.56, 35,506.08 and 8,082

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,668.56, 35,506.08 and 8,082 is: 12,124.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,668.56 : 35,506.08 = 8,082 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,668.56/35,506.08 = 8,082/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,668.56x = 35,506.08 × 8,082
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,668.56x = 286,960,138.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,960,138.56/23,668.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,124.11

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