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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,991.66, 35,987.48 and 8,409.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,991.66, 35,987.48 and 8,409.29 is: 12,613.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,991.66 : 35,987.48 = 8,409.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,991.66/35,987.48 = 8,409.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,991.66x = 35,987.48 × 8,409.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,991.66x = 302,628,933.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,628,933.71/23,991.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,613.92

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