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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,990.72, 35,985.84 and 8,195.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,990.72, 35,985.84 and 8,195.58 is: 12,293.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,990.72 : 35,985.84 = 8,195.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,990.72/35,985.84 = 8,195.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,990.72x = 35,985.84 × 8,195.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,990.72x = 294,924,830.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,924,830.59/23,990.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,293.29

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