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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,861.63, 35,789.72 and 6,332.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,861.63, 35,789.72 and 6,332.83 is: 9,498.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,861.63 : 35,789.72 = 6,332.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,861.63/35,789.72 = 6,332.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,861.63x = 35,789.72 × 6,332.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,861.63x = 226,650,091.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,650,091.37/23,861.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,498.52

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