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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,651.70, 35,477.10 and 6,121.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,651.70, 35,477.10 and 6,121.14 is: 9,181.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,651.70 : 35,477.10 = 6,121.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,651.70/35,477.10 = 6,121.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,651.70x = 35,477.10 × 6,121.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,651.70x = 217,160,295.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,160,295.89/23,651.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,181.59

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