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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,817.94, 35,728.40 and 8,021.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,817.94, 35,728.40 and 8,021.68 is: 12,033.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,817.94 : 35,728.40 = 8,021.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,817.94/35,728.40 = 8,021.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,817.94x = 35,728.40 × 8,021.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,817.94x = 286,601,722.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,601,722.45/23,817.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,033.02

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