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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,818.94, 35,729.90 and 8,022.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,818.94, 35,729.90 and 8,022.68 is: 12,034.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,818.94 : 35,729.90 = 8,022.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,818.94/35,729.90 = 8,022.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,818.94x = 35,729.90 × 8,022.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,818.94x = 286,649,554.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,649,554.13/23,818.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,034.52

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