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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,996.08, 35,978.52 and 9,952.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,996.08, 35,978.52 and 9,952.24 is: 14,921.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,996.08 : 35,978.52 = 9,952.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,996.08/35,978.52 = 9,952.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,996.08x = 35,978.52 × 9,952.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,996.08x = 358,066,865.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,066,865.88/23,996.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,921.89

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