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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,991.64, 36,003.53 and 8,409.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,991.64, 36,003.53 and 8,409.27 is: 12,619.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,991.64 : 36,003.53 = 8,409.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,991.64/36,003.53 = 8,409.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,991.64x = 36,003.53 × 8,409.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,991.64x = 302,763,182.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,763,182.66/23,991.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,619.53

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