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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,998.41, 36,005.22 and 9,965.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,998.41, 36,005.22 and 9,965.16 is: 14,950.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,998.41 : 36,005.22 = 9,965.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,998.41/36,005.22 = 9,965.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,998.41x = 36,005.22 × 9,965.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,998.41x = 358,797,778.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,797,778.14/23,998.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,950.90

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