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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,945.78, 35,910.53 and 8,146.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,945.78, 35,910.53 and 8,146.58 is: 12,217.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,945.78 : 35,910.53 = 8,146.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,945.78/35,910.53 = 8,146.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,945.78x = 35,910.53 × 8,146.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,945.78x = 292,547,785.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,547,785.20/23,945.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,217.09

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