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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,799.70, 35,704.98 and 8,217.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,799.70, 35,704.98 and 8,217.28 is: 12,327.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,799.70 : 35,704.98 = 8,217.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,799.70/35,704.98 = 8,217.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,799.70x = 35,704.98 × 8,217.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,799.70x = 293,397,818.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,397,818.05/23,799.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,327.79

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