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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,999.20, 35,998.80 and 8,415.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,999.20, 35,998.80 and 8,415.20 is: 12,622.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,999.20 : 35,998.80 = 8,415.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,999.20/35,998.80 = 8,415.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,999.20x = 35,998.80 × 8,415.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,999.20x = 302,937,101.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,937,101.76/23,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,622.80

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