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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,862.92, 35,795.79 and 6,332.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,862.92, 35,795.79 and 6,332.70 is: 9,499.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,862.92 : 35,795.79 = 6,332.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,862.92/35,795.79 = 6,332.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,862.92x = 35,795.79 × 6,332.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,862.92x = 226,683,999.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,683,999.33/23,862.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,499.43

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