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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,736.60, 35,605.62 and 8,154

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,736.60, 35,605.62 and 8,154 is: 12,231.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,736.60 : 35,605.62 = 8,154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,736.60/35,605.62 = 8,154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,736.60x = 35,605.62 × 8,154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,736.60x = 290,328,225.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,328,225.48/23,736.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,231.25

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