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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,936.07, 35,901.57 and 6,407.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,936.07, 35,901.57 and 6,407.67 is: 9,610.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,936.07 : 35,901.57 = 6,407.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,936.07/35,901.57 = 6,407.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,936.07x = 35,901.57 × 6,407.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,936.07x = 230,045,413.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,045,413.04/23,936.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,610.83

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