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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,990.59, 35,986.34 and 8,199.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,990.59, 35,986.34 and 8,199.24 is: 12,299.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,990.59 : 35,986.34 = 8,199.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,990.59/35,986.34 = 8,199.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,990.59x = 35,986.34 × 8,199.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,990.59x = 295,060,638.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,060,638.38/23,990.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,299.02

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