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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,994.98, 35,993.31 and 6,465.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,994.98, 35,993.31 and 6,465.23 is: 9,698.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,994.98 : 35,993.31 = 6,465.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,994.98/35,993.31 = 6,465.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,994.98x = 35,993.31 × 6,465.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,994.98x = 232,704,815.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,704,815.32/23,994.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,698.06

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