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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,868.56, 35,802.92 and 8,073.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,868.56, 35,802.92 and 8,073.71 is: 12,110.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,868.56 : 35,802.92 = 8,073.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,868.56/35,802.92 = 8,073.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,868.56x = 35,802.92 × 8,073.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,868.56x = 289,062,234.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,062,234.40/23,868.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,110.59

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