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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,934.88, 35,886.12 and 8,344

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,934.88, 35,886.12 and 8,344 is: 12,510.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,934.88 : 35,886.12 = 8,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,934.88/35,886.12 = 8,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,934.88x = 35,886.12 × 8,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,934.88x = 299,433,785.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,433,785.28/23,934.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,510.35

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