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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,844.78, 35,767.17 and 8,262.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,844.78, 35,767.17 and 8,262.54 is: 12,393.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,844.78 : 35,767.17 = 8,262.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,844.78/35,767.17 = 8,262.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,844.78x = 35,767.17 × 8,262.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,844.78x = 295,527,672.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,527,672.81/23,844.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,393.81

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