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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,715.69, 35,573.53 and 6,185.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,715.69, 35,573.53 and 6,185.47 is: 9,278.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,715.69 : 35,573.53 = 6,185.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,715.69/35,573.53 = 6,185.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,715.69x = 35,573.53 × 6,185.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,715.69x = 220,039,002.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,039,002.61/23,715.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,278.20

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