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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,975.94, 35,963.97 and 8,389.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,975.94, 35,963.97 and 8,389.92 is: 12,584.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,975.94 : 35,963.97 = 8,389.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,975.94/35,963.97 = 8,389.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,975.94x = 35,963.97 × 8,389.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,975.94x = 301,734,831.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,734,831.18/23,975.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,584.90

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