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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,979.26, 35,985.09 and 8,397.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,979.26, 35,985.09 and 8,397.02 is: 12,601.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,979.26 : 35,985.09 = 8,397.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,979.26/35,985.09 = 8,397.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,979.26x = 35,985.09 × 8,397.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,979.26x = 302,167,520.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,167,520.43/23,979.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,601.20

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