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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,898.72, 35,845.44 and 6,370.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,898.72, 35,845.44 and 6,370.08 is: 9,554.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,898.72 : 35,845.44 = 6,370.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,898.72/35,845.44 = 6,370.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,898.72x = 35,845.44 × 6,370.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,898.72x = 228,338,320.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,338,320.44/23,898.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,554.42

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