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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,985.23, 35,955.93 and 8,394.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,985.23, 35,955.93 and 8,394.35 is: 12,583.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,985.23 : 35,955.93 = 8,394.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,985.23/35,955.93 = 8,394.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,985.23x = 35,955.93 × 8,394.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,985.23x = 301,826,661.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,826,661.00/23,985.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,583.86

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