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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,992.66, 35,988.99 and 8,410.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,992.66, 35,988.99 and 8,410.29 is: 12,615.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,992.66 : 35,988.99 = 8,410.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,992.66/35,988.99 = 8,410.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,992.66x = 35,988.99 × 8,410.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,992.66x = 302,677,842.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,677,842.71/23,992.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,615.44

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