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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,989.91, 35,984.86 and 8,407.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,989.91, 35,984.86 and 8,407.54 is: 12,611.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,989.91 : 35,984.86 = 8,407.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,989.91/35,984.86 = 8,407.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,989.91x = 35,984.86 × 8,407.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,989.91x = 302,543,927.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,543,927.88/23,989.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,611.30

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