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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,936.88, 35,889.12 and 8,346

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,936.88, 35,889.12 and 8,346 is: 12,513.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,936.88 : 35,889.12 = 8,346 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,936.88/35,889.12 = 8,346/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,936.88x = 35,889.12 × 8,346
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,936.88x = 299,530,595.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,530,595.52/23,936.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,513.35

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