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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,865.48, 35,805.51 and 8,294.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,865.48, 35,805.51 and 8,294.04 is: 12,443.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,865.48 : 35,805.51 = 8,294.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,865.48/35,805.51 = 8,294.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,865.48x = 35,805.51 × 8,294.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,865.48x = 296,972,332.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,972,332.16/23,865.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,443.59

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