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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,977.89, 35,972.91 and 8,395.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,977.89, 35,972.91 and 8,395.11 is: 12,594.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,977.89 : 35,972.91 = 8,395.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,977.89/35,972.91 = 8,395.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,977.89x = 35,972.91 × 8,395.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,977.89x = 301,996,536.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,996,536.47/23,977.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,594.79

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