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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,996.79, 35,995.19 and 6,468.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,996.79, 35,995.19 and 6,468.39 is: 9,702.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,996.79 : 35,995.19 = 6,468.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,996.79/35,995.19 = 6,468.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,996.79x = 35,995.19 × 6,468.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,996.79x = 232,830,894.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,830,894.70/23,996.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,702.59

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