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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,991.72, 35,992.44 and 8,410.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,991.72, 35,992.44 and 8,410.56 is: 12,617.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,991.72 : 35,992.44 = 8,410.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,991.72/35,992.44 = 8,410.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,991.72x = 35,992.44 × 8,410.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,991.72x = 302,716,576.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,716,576.17/23,991.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,617.54

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