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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,907.24, 35,858.70 and 6,376.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,907.24, 35,858.70 and 6,376.50 is: 9,564.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,907.24 : 35,858.70 = 6,376.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,907.24/35,858.70 = 6,376.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,907.24x = 35,858.70 × 6,376.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,907.24x = 228,653,000.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,653,000.55/23,907.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,564.17

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