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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,966.76, 35,966.34 and 8,384.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,966.76, 35,966.34 and 8,384.52 is: 12,582.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,966.76 : 35,966.34 = 8,384.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,966.76/35,966.34 = 8,384.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,966.76x = 35,966.34 × 8,384.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,966.76x = 301,560,497.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,560,497.06/23,966.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,582.45

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