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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,997.93, 98,996.84 and 23,868.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,997.93, 98,996.84 and 23,868.14 is: 35,802.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,997.93 : 98,996.84 = 23,868.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,997.93/98,996.84 = 23,868.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,997.93x = 98,996.84 × 23,868.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,997.93x = 2,362,870,743.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,362,870,743.84/65,997.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,802.19

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