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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,674.77, 35,504.82 and 8,088.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,674.77, 35,504.82 and 8,088.75 is: 12,130.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,674.77 : 35,504.82 = 8,088.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,674.77/35,504.82 = 8,088.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,674.77x = 35,504.82 × 8,088.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,674.77x = 287,189,612.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,189,612.78/23,674.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,130.62

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