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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,729.67, 35,594.85 and 6,199.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,729.67, 35,594.85 and 6,199.50 is: 9,299.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,729.67 : 35,594.85 = 6,199.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,729.67/35,594.85 = 6,199.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,729.67x = 35,594.85 × 6,199.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,729.67x = 220,670,272.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,670,272.58/23,729.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,299.34

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