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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,744.81, 35,617.25 and 8,162.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,744.81, 35,617.25 and 8,162.44 is: 12,243.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,744.81 : 35,617.25 = 8,162.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,744.81/35,617.25 = 8,162.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,744.81x = 35,617.25 × 8,162.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,744.81x = 290,723,597.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,723,597.45/23,744.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,243.67

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