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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,966.47, 35,951.52 and 8,166.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,966.47, 35,951.52 and 8,166.61 is: 12,250.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,966.47 : 35,951.52 = 8,166.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,966.47/35,951.52 = 8,166.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,966.47x = 35,951.52 × 8,166.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,966.47x = 293,601,862.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,601,862.99/23,966.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,250.53

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