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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,949, 35,924.11 and 8,366.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,949, 35,924.11 and 8,366.63 is: 12,550.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,949 : 35,924.11 = 8,366.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,949/35,924.11 = 8,366.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,949x = 35,924.11 × 8,366.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,949x = 300,563,535.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,563,535.91/23,949
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,550.15

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