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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,845.81, 35,768.72 and 6,317.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,845.81, 35,768.72 and 6,317.01 is: 9,475.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,845.81 : 35,768.72 = 6,317.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,845.81/35,768.72 = 6,317.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,845.81x = 35,768.72 × 6,317.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,845.81x = 225,951,361.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,951,361.93/23,845.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,475.52

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