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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,936.68, 35,904.97 and 6,406.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,936.68, 35,904.97 and 6,406.03 is: 9,609.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,936.68 : 35,904.97 = 6,406.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,936.68/35,904.97 = 6,406.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,936.68x = 35,904.97 × 6,406.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,936.68x = 230,008,314.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,008,314.97/23,936.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,609.03

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