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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,999.41, 36,006.72 and 9,966.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,999.41, 36,006.72 and 9,966.16 is: 14,952.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,999.41 : 36,006.72 = 9,966.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,999.41/36,006.72 = 9,966.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,999.41x = 36,006.72 × 9,966.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,999.41x = 358,848,732.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,848,732.60/23,999.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,952.40

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