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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,998.42, 35,992.77 and 6,464.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,998.42, 35,992.77 and 6,464.15 is: 9,694.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,998.42 : 35,992.77 = 6,464.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,998.42/35,992.77 = 6,464.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,998.42x = 35,992.77 × 6,464.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,998.42x = 232,662,664.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,662,664.20/23,998.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,694.92

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