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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,623.64, 32,435.52 and 6,041.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,623.64, 32,435.52 and 6,041.40 is: 9,062.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,623.64 : 32,435.52 = 6,041.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,623.64/32,435.52 = 6,041.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,623.64x = 32,435.52 × 6,041.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,623.64x = 195,955,950.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,955,950.53/21,623.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,062.12

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