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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,930.60, 35,895.90 and 8,348.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,930.60, 35,895.90 and 8,348.23 is: 12,522.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,930.60 : 35,895.90 = 8,348.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,930.60/35,895.90 = 8,348.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,930.60x = 35,895.90 × 8,348.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,930.60x = 299,667,049.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,667,049.78/23,930.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,522.34

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