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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,719.66, 35,581.52 and 6,189.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,719.66, 35,581.52 and 6,189.48 is: 9,284.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,719.66 : 35,581.52 = 6,189.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,719.66/35,581.52 = 6,189.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,719.66x = 35,581.52 × 6,189.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,719.66x = 220,231,121.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,231,121.88/23,719.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,284.75

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