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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,862.96, 35,794.89 and 6,332.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,862.96, 35,794.89 and 6,332.94 is: 9,499.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,862.96 : 35,794.89 = 6,332.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,862.96/35,794.89 = 6,332.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,862.96x = 35,794.89 × 6,332.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,862.96x = 226,686,890.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,686,890.68/23,862.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,499.53

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