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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,627.43, 35,441.10 and 6,097.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,627.43, 35,441.10 and 6,097.23 is: 9,145.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,627.43 : 35,441.10 = 6,097.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,627.43/35,441.10 = 6,097.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,627.43x = 35,441.10 × 6,097.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,627.43x = 216,092,538.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,092,538.15/23,627.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,145.83

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