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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,999.08, 35,983.02 and 9,955.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,999.08, 35,983.02 and 9,955.24 is: 14,926.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,999.08 : 35,983.02 = 9,955.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,999.08/35,983.02 = 9,955.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,999.08x = 35,983.02 × 9,955.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,999.08x = 358,219,600.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,219,600.02/23,999.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,926.39

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