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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,545.38, 35,317.98 and 6,015.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,545.38, 35,317.98 and 6,015.18 is: 9,022.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,545.38 : 35,317.98 = 6,015.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,545.38/35,317.98 = 6,015.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,545.38x = 35,317.98 × 6,015.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,545.38x = 212,444,006.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,444,006.94/23,545.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,022.75

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