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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,868.72, 35,804.04 and 6,338.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,868.72, 35,804.04 and 6,338.70 is: 9,508.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,868.72 : 35,804.04 = 6,338.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,868.72/35,804.04 = 6,338.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,868.72x = 35,804.04 × 6,338.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,868.72x = 226,951,068.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,951,068.35/23,868.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,508.30

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