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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,741.59, 35,614.41 and 6,211.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,741.59, 35,614.41 and 6,211.39 is: 9,317.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,741.59 : 35,614.41 = 6,211.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,741.59/35,614.41 = 6,211.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,741.59x = 35,614.41 × 6,211.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,741.59x = 221,214,990.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,214,990.13/23,741.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,317.61

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