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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,989.64, 35,962.68 and 8,398.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,989.64, 35,962.68 and 8,398.76 is: 12,590.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,989.64 : 35,962.68 = 8,398.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,989.64/35,962.68 = 8,398.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,989.64x = 35,962.68 × 8,398.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,989.64x = 302,041,918.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,041,918.28/23,989.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,590.51

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