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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,392.71, 35,096.55 and 8,389.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,392.71, 35,096.55 and 8,389.71 is: 12,587.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,392.71 : 35,096.55 = 8,389.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,392.71/35,096.55 = 8,389.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,392.71x = 35,096.55 × 8,389.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,392.71x = 294,449,876.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,449,876.50/23,392.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,587.25

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