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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,615.40, 35,423.04 and 6,083.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,615.40, 35,423.04 and 6,083.76 is: 9,125.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,615.40 : 35,423.04 = 6,083.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,615.40/35,423.04 = 6,083.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,615.40x = 35,423.04 × 6,083.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,615.40x = 215,505,273.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,505,273.83/23,615.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,125.62

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