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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,808.67, 35,713.51 and 8,014.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,808.67, 35,713.51 and 8,014.18 is: 12,021.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,808.67 : 35,713.51 = 8,014.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,808.67/35,713.51 = 8,014.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,808.67x = 35,713.51 × 8,014.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,808.67x = 286,214,497.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,214,497.57/23,808.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,021.44

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