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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,954.33, 35,936.51 and 8,158.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,954.33, 35,936.51 and 8,158.12 is: 12,238.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,954.33 : 35,936.51 = 8,158.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,954.33/35,936.51 = 8,158.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,954.33x = 35,936.51 × 8,158.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,954.33x = 293,174,181.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,174,181.28/23,954.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,238.88

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