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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,998.28, 35,994.92 and 6,467.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,998.28, 35,994.92 and 6,467.04 is: 9,699.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,998.28 : 35,994.92 = 6,467.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,998.28/35,994.92 = 6,467.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,998.28x = 35,994.92 × 6,467.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,998.28x = 232,780,555.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,780,555.10/23,998.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,699.89

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