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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,702.48, 35,555.34 and 8,131.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,702.48, 35,555.34 and 8,131.04 is: 12,197.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,702.48 : 35,555.34 = 8,131.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,702.48/35,555.34 = 8,131.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,702.48x = 35,555.34 × 8,131.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,702.48x = 289,101,891.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,101,891.75/23,702.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,197.12

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