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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,999.76, 36,005.26 and 8,204.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,999.76, 36,005.26 and 8,204.93 is: 12,309.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,999.76 : 36,005.26 = 8,204.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,999.76/36,005.26 = 8,204.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,999.76x = 36,005.26 × 8,204.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,999.76x = 295,420,457.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,420,457.91/23,999.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,309.31

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