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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,865.66, 35,795.72 and 6,336.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,865.66, 35,795.72 and 6,336.86 is: 9,504.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,865.66 : 35,795.72 = 6,336.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,865.66/35,795.72 = 6,336.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,865.66x = 35,795.72 × 6,336.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,865.66x = 226,832,466.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,832,466.24/23,865.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,504.55

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