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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,850.96, 35,778.89 and 6,320.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,850.96, 35,778.89 and 6,320.79 is: 9,481.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,850.96 : 35,778.89 = 6,320.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,850.96/35,778.89 = 6,320.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,850.96x = 35,778.89 × 6,320.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,850.96x = 226,150,850.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,150,850.12/23,850.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,481.83

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