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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,849.76, 35,774.64 and 6,320.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,849.76, 35,774.64 and 6,320.28 is: 9,480.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,849.76 : 35,774.64 = 6,320.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,849.76/35,774.64 = 6,320.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,849.76x = 35,774.64 × 6,320.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,849.76x = 226,105,741.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,105,741.70/23,849.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,480.42

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