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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,855.67, 35,779.47 and 6,327.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,855.67, 35,779.47 and 6,327.27 is: 9,489.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,855.67 : 35,779.47 = 6,327.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,855.67/35,779.47 = 6,327.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,855.67x = 35,779.47 × 6,327.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,855.67x = 226,386,367.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,386,367.15/23,855.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,489.83

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