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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,732.17, 35,598.60 and 6,202

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,732.17, 35,598.60 and 6,202 is: 9,303.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,732.17 : 35,598.60 = 6,202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,732.17/35,598.60 = 6,202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,732.17x = 35,598.60 × 6,202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,732.17x = 220,782,517.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,782,517.20/23,732.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,303.09

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