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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,806.04, 35,709.57 and 8,011.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,806.04, 35,709.57 and 8,011.55 is: 12,017.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,806.04 : 35,709.57 = 8,011.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,806.04/35,709.57 = 8,011.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,806.04x = 35,709.57 × 8,011.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,806.04x = 286,089,094.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,089,094.81/23,806.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,017.50

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