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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,999.67, 35,998.22 and 7,359.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,999.67, 35,998.22 and 7,359.78 is: 11,039.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,999.67 : 35,998.22 = 7,359.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,999.67/35,998.22 = 7,359.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,999.67x = 35,998.22 × 7,359.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,999.67x = 264,938,942.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,938,942.79/23,999.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,039.27

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