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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,998.01, 35,996.99 and 6,467.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,998.01, 35,996.99 and 6,467.81 is: 9,701.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,998.01 : 35,996.99 = 6,467.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,998.01/35,996.99 = 6,467.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,998.01x = 35,996.99 × 6,467.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,998.01x = 232,821,479.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,821,479.57/23,998.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,701.70

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