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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,862.62, 35,794.26 and 6,332.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,862.62, 35,794.26 and 6,332.33 is: 9,498.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,862.62 : 35,794.26 = 6,332.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,862.62/35,794.26 = 6,332.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,862.62x = 35,794.26 × 6,332.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,862.62x = 226,660,887.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,660,887.45/23,862.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,498.58

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