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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,757.56, 35,636.61 and 6,229.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,757.56, 35,636.61 and 6,229.16 is: 9,343.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,757.56 : 35,636.61 = 6,229.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,757.56/35,636.61 = 6,229.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,757.56x = 35,636.61 × 6,229.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,757.56x = 221,986,145.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,986,145.55/23,757.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,343.81

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