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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,975.12, 35,971.32 and 8,395.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,975.12, 35,971.32 and 8,395.04 is: 12,595.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,975.12 : 35,971.32 = 8,395.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,975.12/35,971.32 = 8,395.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,975.12x = 35,971.32 × 8,395.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,975.12x = 301,980,670.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,980,670.25/23,975.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,595.59

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