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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,691, 35,536.68 and 8,108.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,691, 35,536.68 and 8,108.76 is: 12,163.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,691 : 35,536.68 = 8,108.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,691/35,536.68 = 8,108.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,691x = 35,536.68 × 8,108.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,691x = 288,158,409.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,158,409.32/23,691
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,163.20

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