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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,792.54, 35,689.22 and 6,261.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,792.54, 35,689.22 and 6,261.71 is: 9,392.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,792.54 : 35,689.22 = 6,261.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,792.54/35,689.22 = 6,261.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,792.54x = 35,689.22 × 6,261.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,792.54x = 223,475,514.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,475,514.46/23,792.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,392.67

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