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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,997.46, 35,996.04 and 8,194.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,997.46, 35,996.04 and 8,194.87 is: 12,292.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,997.46 : 35,996.04 = 8,194.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,997.46/35,996.04 = 8,194.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,997.46x = 35,996.04 × 8,194.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,997.46x = 294,982,647.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,982,647.36/23,997.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,292.24

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