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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,707.08, 35,563.86 and 8,122.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,707.08, 35,563.86 and 8,122.68 is: 12,185.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,707.08 : 35,563.86 = 8,122.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,707.08/35,563.86 = 8,122.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,707.08x = 35,563.86 × 8,122.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,707.08x = 288,873,854.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,873,854.34/23,707.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,185.13

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