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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,960.94, 35,946.88 and 7,323.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,960.94, 35,946.88 and 7,323.34 is: 10,986.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,960.94 : 35,946.88 = 7,323.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,960.94/35,946.88 = 7,323.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,960.94x = 35,946.88 × 7,323.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,960.94x = 263,251,224.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,251,224.18/23,960.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,986.68

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