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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,986.54, 35,995.74 and 8,404.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,986.54, 35,995.74 and 8,404.18 is: 12,611.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,986.54 : 35,995.74 = 8,404.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,986.54/35,995.74 = 8,404.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,986.54x = 35,995.74 × 8,404.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,986.54x = 302,514,678.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,514,678.19/23,986.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,611.85

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