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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,969.34, 35,954 and 7,329.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,969.34, 35,954 and 7,329.37 is: 10,994.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,969.34 : 35,954 = 7,329.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,969.34/35,954 = 7,329.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,969.34x = 35,954 × 7,329.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,969.34x = 263,520,168.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,520,168.98/23,969.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,994.05

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