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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,835.15, 35,727.77 and 8,034.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,835.15, 35,727.77 and 8,034.71 is: 12,043.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,835.15 : 35,727.77 = 8,034.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,835.15/35,727.77 = 8,034.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,835.15x = 35,727.77 × 8,034.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,835.15x = 287,062,112.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,062,112.34/23,835.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,043.65

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