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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,870.91, 35,806.36 and 8,288.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,870.91, 35,806.36 and 8,288.54 is: 12,432.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,870.91 : 35,806.36 = 8,288.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,870.91/35,806.36 = 8,288.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,870.91x = 35,806.36 × 8,288.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,870.91x = 296,782,247.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,782,247.36/23,870.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,432.80

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