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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,063.66, 34,595.52 and 6,423.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,063.66, 34,595.52 and 6,423.74 is: 9,635.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,063.66 : 34,595.52 = 6,423.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,063.66/34,595.52 = 6,423.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,063.66x = 34,595.52 × 6,423.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,063.66x = 222,232,420.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,232,420.55/23,063.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,635.61

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