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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,674.52, 35,511.78 and 8,092.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,674.52, 35,511.78 and 8,092.28 is: 12,138.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,674.52 : 35,511.78 = 8,092.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,674.52/35,511.78 = 8,092.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,674.52x = 35,511.78 × 8,092.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,674.52x = 287,371,267.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,371,267.06/23,674.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,138.42

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