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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,997.68, 35,996.52 and 6,468.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,997.68, 35,996.52 and 6,468.88 is: 9,703.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,997.68 : 35,996.52 = 6,468.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,997.68/35,996.52 = 6,468.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,997.68x = 35,996.52 × 6,468.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,997.68x = 232,857,168.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,857,168.30/23,997.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,703.32

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