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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,936.64, 35,904.89 and 6,406.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,936.64, 35,904.89 and 6,406.46 is: 9,609.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,936.64 : 35,904.89 = 6,406.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,936.64/35,904.89 = 6,406.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,936.64x = 35,904.89 × 6,406.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,936.64x = 230,023,030.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,023,030.03/23,936.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,609.66

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