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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,766.70, 35,649.96 and 5,997.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,766.70, 35,649.96 and 5,997.40 is: 8,996.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,766.70 : 35,649.96 = 5,997.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,766.70/35,649.96 = 5,997.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,766.70x = 35,649.96 × 5,997.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,766.70x = 213,807,070.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,807,070.10/23,766.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,996.08

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