Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,885.36, 35,828.04 and 8,292
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 23,885.36, 35,828.04 and 8,292 is: 12,438
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,885.36 : 35,828.04 = 8,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,885.36/35,828.04 = 8,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,885.36x = 35,828.04 × 8,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,885.36x = 297,086,107.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 297,086,107.68/23,885.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,438
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