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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,783.96, 35,673.09 and 6,255.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,783.96, 35,673.09 and 6,255.15 is: 9,381.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,783.96 : 35,673.09 = 6,255.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,783.96/35,673.09 = 6,255.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,783.96x = 35,673.09 × 6,255.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,783.96x = 223,140,528.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,140,528.91/23,783.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,381.98

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