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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,977.59, 35,941.30 and 8,177.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,977.59, 35,941.30 and 8,177.08 is: 12,257.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,977.59 : 35,941.30 = 8,177.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,977.59/35,941.30 = 8,177.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,977.59x = 35,941.30 × 8,177.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,977.59x = 293,894,975.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,894,975.26/23,977.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,257.07

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