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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,794.60, 35,691.90 and 6,266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,794.60, 35,691.90 and 6,266.20 is: 9,399.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,794.60 : 35,691.90 = 6,266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,794.60/35,691.90 = 6,266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,794.60x = 35,691.90 × 6,266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,794.60x = 223,652,583.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,652,583.78/23,794.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,399.30

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