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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,918.24, 35,879.36 and 6,388

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,918.24, 35,879.36 and 6,388 is: 9,582.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,918.24 : 35,879.36 = 6,388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,918.24/35,879.36 = 6,388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,918.24x = 35,879.36 × 6,388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,918.24x = 229,197,351.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,197,351.68/23,918.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,582.53

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