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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,720.16, 35,582.34 and 6,190.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,720.16, 35,582.34 and 6,190.14 is: 9,285.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,720.16 : 35,582.34 = 6,190.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,720.16/35,582.34 = 6,190.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,720.16x = 35,582.34 × 6,190.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,720.16x = 220,259,666.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,259,666.13/23,720.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,285.76

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