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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,927.94, 35,891.91 and 6,397.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,927.94, 35,891.91 and 6,397.31 is: 9,595.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,927.94 : 35,891.91 = 6,397.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,927.94/35,891.91 = 6,397.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,927.94x = 35,891.91 × 6,397.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,927.94x = 229,611,764.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,611,764.49/23,927.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,595.97

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