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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,688.70, 35,535.11 and 6,158.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,688.70, 35,535.11 and 6,158.53 is: 9,238.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,688.70 : 35,535.11 = 6,158.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,688.70/35,535.11 = 6,158.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,688.70x = 35,535.11 × 6,158.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,688.70x = 218,844,054.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,844,054.61/23,688.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,238.33

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