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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,521.83, 35,268.39 and 9,997.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,521.83, 35,268.39 and 9,997.08 is: 14,989.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,521.83 : 35,268.39 = 9,997.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,521.83/35,268.39 = 9,997.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,521.83x = 35,268.39 × 9,997.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,521.83x = 352,580,916.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,580,916.30/23,521.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,989.52

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