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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,975.73, 35,962.38 and 8,392.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,975.73, 35,962.38 and 8,392.14 is: 12,587.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,975.73 : 35,962.38 = 8,392.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,975.73/35,962.38 = 8,392.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,975.73x = 35,962.38 × 8,392.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,975.73x = 301,801,327.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,801,327.69/23,975.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,587.78

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