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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,996.39, 35,979.16 and 9,966.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,996.39, 35,979.16 and 9,966.09 is: 14,942.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,996.39 : 35,979.16 = 9,966.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,996.39/35,979.16 = 9,966.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,996.39x = 35,979.16 × 9,966.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,996.39x = 358,571,546.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,571,546.68/23,996.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,942.73

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