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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,789.91, 35,691.34 and 8,209.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,789.91, 35,691.34 and 8,209.83 is: 12,316.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,789.91 : 35,691.34 = 8,209.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,789.91/35,691.34 = 8,209.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,789.91x = 35,691.34 × 8,209.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,789.91x = 293,019,833.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,019,833.87/23,789.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,316.98

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