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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,942.63, 35,918.22 and 8,146.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,942.63, 35,918.22 and 8,146.86 is: 12,221.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,942.63 : 35,918.22 = 8,146.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,942.63/35,918.22 = 8,146.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,942.63x = 35,918.22 × 8,146.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,942.63x = 292,620,709.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,620,709.79/23,942.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,221.75

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