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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,994.59, 35,983.71 and 8,193.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,994.59, 35,983.71 and 8,193.51 is: 12,287.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,994.59 : 35,983.71 = 8,193.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,994.59/35,983.71 = 8,193.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,994.59x = 35,983.71 × 8,193.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,994.59x = 294,832,887.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,832,887.72/23,994.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,287.48

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