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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,299.68, 34,947.08 and 6,658.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,299.68, 34,947.08 and 6,658.62 is: 9,987.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,299.68 : 34,947.08 = 6,658.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,299.68/34,947.08 = 6,658.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,299.68x = 34,947.08 × 6,658.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,299.68x = 232,699,325.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,699,325.83/23,299.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,987.23

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