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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,759.46, 35,644.05 and 8,175.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,759.46, 35,644.05 and 8,175.06 is: 12,264.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,759.46 : 35,644.05 = 8,175.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,759.46/35,644.05 = 8,175.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,759.46x = 35,644.05 × 8,175.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,759.46x = 291,392,247.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,392,247.39/23,759.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,264.26

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