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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,996.47, 35,995.55 and 6,466.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,996.47, 35,995.55 and 6,466.72 is: 9,700.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,996.47 : 35,995.55 = 6,466.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,996.47/35,995.55 = 6,466.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,996.47x = 35,995.55 × 6,466.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,996.47x = 232,773,143.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,773,143.10/23,996.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,700.31

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