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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,870.99, 35,806.58 and 8,076.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,870.99, 35,806.58 and 8,076.14 is: 12,114.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,870.99 : 35,806.58 = 8,076.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,870.99/35,806.58 = 8,076.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,870.99x = 35,806.58 × 8,076.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,870.99x = 289,178,733.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,178,733.59/23,870.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,114.24

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