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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,767.56, 35,654.76 and 8,181

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,767.56, 35,654.76 and 8,181 is: 12,272.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,767.56 : 35,654.76 = 8,181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,767.56/35,654.76 = 8,181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,767.56x = 35,654.76 × 8,181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,767.56x = 291,691,591.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,691,591.56/23,767.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,272.68

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