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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,710.41, 35,565.66 and 6,180.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,710.41, 35,565.66 and 6,180.30 is: 9,270.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,710.41 : 35,565.66 = 6,180.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,710.41/35,565.66 = 6,180.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,710.41x = 35,565.66 × 6,180.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,710.41x = 219,806,448.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,806,448.50/23,710.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,270.46

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