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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,973.30, 35,976.96 and 8,391.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,973.30, 35,976.96 and 8,391.06 is: 12,592.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,973.30 : 35,976.96 = 8,391.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,973.30/35,976.96 = 8,391.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,973.30x = 35,976.96 × 8,391.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,973.30x = 301,884,829.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,884,829.98/23,973.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,592.54

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