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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,794.74, 35,667.81 and 8,199

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,794.74, 35,667.81 and 8,199 is: 12,290.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,794.74 : 35,667.81 = 8,199 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,794.74/35,667.81 = 8,199/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,794.74x = 35,667.81 × 8,199
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,794.74x = 292,440,374.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,440,374.19/23,794.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,290.13

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