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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,672.52, 35,508.78 and 6,140.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,672.52, 35,508.78 and 6,140.88 is: 9,211.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,672.52 : 35,508.78 = 6,140.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,672.52/35,508.78 = 6,140.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,672.52x = 35,508.78 × 6,140.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,672.52x = 218,055,156.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,055,156.93/23,672.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,211.32

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