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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,645.79, 35,469.90 and 6,115.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,645.79, 35,469.90 and 6,115.77 is: 9,173.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,645.79 : 35,469.90 = 6,115.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,645.79/35,469.90 = 6,115.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,645.79x = 35,469.90 × 6,115.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,645.79x = 216,925,750.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,925,750.32/23,645.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,173.97

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