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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,863.68, 35,794.89 and 6,333.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,863.68, 35,794.89 and 6,333.66 is: 9,500.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,863.68 : 35,794.89 = 6,333.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,863.68/35,794.89 = 6,333.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,863.68x = 35,794.89 × 6,333.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,863.68x = 226,712,663.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,712,663.00/23,863.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,500.32

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