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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,975.56, 35,963.34 and 8,389.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,975.56, 35,963.34 and 8,389.54 is: 12,584.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,975.56 : 35,963.34 = 8,389.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,975.56/35,963.34 = 8,389.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,975.56x = 35,963.34 × 8,389.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,975.56x = 301,715,879.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,715,879.46/23,975.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,584.31

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