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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,828.58, 35,717.92 and 8,028.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,828.58, 35,717.92 and 8,028.15 is: 12,033.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,828.58 : 35,717.92 = 8,028.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,828.58/35,717.92 = 8,028.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,828.58x = 35,717.92 × 8,028.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,828.58x = 286,748,710.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,748,710.59/23,828.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,033.82

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