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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,991.16, 35,971.34 and 9,960.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,991.16, 35,971.34 and 9,960.87 is: 14,934.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,991.16 : 35,971.34 = 9,960.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,991.16/35,971.34 = 9,960.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,991.16x = 35,971.34 × 9,960.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,991.16x = 358,305,724.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,305,724.22/23,991.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,934.91

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