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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,766.69, 35,649.94 and 5,997.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,766.69, 35,649.94 and 5,997.39 is: 8,996.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,766.69 : 35,649.94 = 5,997.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,766.69/35,649.94 = 5,997.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,766.69x = 35,649.94 × 5,997.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,766.69x = 213,806,578.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,806,578.66/23,766.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,996.06

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