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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,996.88, 35,995.64 and 8,414.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,996.88, 35,995.64 and 8,414.96 is: 12,622.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,996.88 : 35,995.64 = 8,414.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,996.88/35,995.64 = 8,414.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,996.88x = 35,995.64 × 8,414.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,996.88x = 302,901,870.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,901,870.77/23,996.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,622.55

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