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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,855.06, 35,783.40 and 6,326.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,855.06, 35,783.40 and 6,326.66 is: 9,490.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,855.06 : 35,783.40 = 6,326.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,855.06/35,783.40 = 6,326.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,855.06x = 35,783.40 × 6,326.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,855.06x = 226,389,405.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,389,405.44/23,855.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,490.20

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