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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,744.56, 35,616.84 and 6,215.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,744.56, 35,616.84 and 6,215.89 is: 9,323.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,744.56 : 35,616.84 = 6,215.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,744.56/35,616.84 = 6,215.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,744.56x = 35,616.84 × 6,215.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,744.56x = 221,390,359.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,390,359.59/23,744.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,323.84

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