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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,979.76, 35,969.64 and 7,339.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,979.76, 35,969.64 and 7,339.84 is: 11,009.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,979.76 : 35,969.64 = 7,339.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,979.76/35,969.64 = 7,339.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,979.76x = 35,969.64 × 7,339.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,979.76x = 264,011,402.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,011,402.46/23,979.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,009.76

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