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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,864.48, 35,797.96 and 6,095.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,864.48, 35,797.96 and 6,095.31 is: 9,143.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,864.48 : 35,797.96 = 6,095.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,864.48/35,797.96 = 6,095.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,864.48x = 35,797.96 × 6,095.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,864.48x = 218,199,663.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,199,663.57/23,864.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,143.28

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