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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,821.42, 35,706.92 and 8,011.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,821.42, 35,706.92 and 8,011.40 is: 12,008.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,821.42 : 35,706.92 = 8,011.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,821.42/35,706.92 = 8,011.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,821.42x = 35,706.92 × 8,011.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,821.42x = 286,062,418.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,062,418.89/23,821.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,008.62

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