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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,994.43, 35,995.74 and 8,198.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,994.43, 35,995.74 and 8,198.59 is: 12,299.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,994.43 : 35,995.74 = 8,198.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,994.43/35,995.74 = 8,198.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,994.43x = 35,995.74 × 8,198.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,994.43x = 295,114,314.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,114,314.01/23,994.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,299.28

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