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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,863.48, 35,796.46 and 6,094.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,863.48, 35,796.46 and 6,094.31 is: 9,141.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,863.48 : 35,796.46 = 6,094.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,863.48/35,796.46 = 6,094.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,863.48x = 35,796.46 × 6,094.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,863.48x = 218,154,514.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,154,514.69/23,863.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,141.77

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