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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,668.92, 35,504.72 and 6,138.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,668.92, 35,504.72 and 6,138.28 is: 9,207.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,668.92 : 35,504.72 = 6,138.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,668.92/35,504.72 = 6,138.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,668.92x = 35,504.72 × 6,138.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,668.92x = 217,937,912.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,937,912.68/23,668.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,207.77

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