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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,950.58, 35,898.98 and 8,140.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,950.58, 35,898.98 and 8,140.83 is: 12,202.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,950.58 : 35,898.98 = 8,140.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,950.58/35,898.98 = 8,140.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,950.58x = 35,898.98 × 8,140.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,950.58x = 292,247,452.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,247,452.65/23,950.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,202.11

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