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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,965.76, 35,964.84 and 8,383.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,965.76, 35,964.84 and 8,383.52 is: 12,580.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,965.76 : 35,964.84 = 8,383.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,965.76/35,964.84 = 8,383.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,965.76x = 35,964.84 × 8,383.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,965.76x = 301,511,955.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,511,955.44/23,965.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,580.95

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