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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,997.26, 35,996.81 and 9,207.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,997.26, 35,996.81 and 9,207.68 is: 13,811.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,997.26 : 35,996.81 = 9,207.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,997.26/35,996.81 = 9,207.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,997.26x = 35,996.81 × 9,207.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,997.26x = 331,446,881.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,446,881.48/23,997.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,811.86

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