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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,862.76, 35,791.40 and 6,333.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,862.76, 35,791.40 and 6,333.95 is: 9,500.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,862.76 : 35,791.40 = 6,333.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,862.76/35,791.40 = 6,333.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,862.76x = 35,791.40 × 6,333.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,862.76x = 226,701,043.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,701,043.34/23,862.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,500.20

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