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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,998.60, 35,997.90 and 23,350.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,998.60, 35,997.90 and 23,350.60 is: 35,025.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,998.60 : 35,997.90 = 23,350.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,998.60/35,997.90 = 23,350.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,998.60x = 35,997.90 × 23,350.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,998.60x = 840,572,563.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,572,563.74/23,998.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,025.90

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