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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,901.62, 35,852.56 and 6,371.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,901.62, 35,852.56 and 6,371.39 is: 9,557.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,901.62 : 35,852.56 = 6,371.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,901.62/35,852.56 = 6,371.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,901.62x = 35,852.56 × 6,371.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,901.62x = 228,430,715.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,430,715.96/23,901.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,557.12

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