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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,496.93, 35,245.26 and 5,966.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,496.93, 35,245.26 and 5,966.73 is: 8,950.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,496.93 : 35,245.26 = 5,966.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,496.93/35,245.26 = 5,966.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,496.93x = 35,245.26 × 5,966.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,496.93x = 210,298,950.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,298,950.20/23,496.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,950.06

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