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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,995.97, 35,994.80 and 6,466.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,995.97, 35,994.80 and 6,466.22 is: 9,699.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,995.97 : 35,994.80 = 6,466.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,995.97/35,994.80 = 6,466.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,995.97x = 35,994.80 × 6,466.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,995.97x = 232,750,401.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,750,401.81/23,995.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,699.56

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