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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,992.68, 35,989.02 and 8,406.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,992.68, 35,989.02 and 8,406.66 is: 12,609.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,992.68 : 35,989.02 = 8,406.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,992.68/35,989.02 = 8,406.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,992.68x = 35,989.02 × 8,406.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,992.68x = 302,547,454.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,547,454.87/23,992.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,609.99

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