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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,710.23, 35,562.96 and 6,180.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,710.23, 35,562.96 and 6,180.03 is: 9,269.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,710.23 : 35,562.96 = 6,180.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,710.23/35,562.96 = 6,180.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,710.23x = 35,562.96 × 6,180.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,710.23x = 219,780,159.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,780,159.69/23,710.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,269.42

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