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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,950.53, 35,921.67 and 6,416.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,950.53, 35,921.67 and 6,416.25 is: 9,623.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,950.53 : 35,921.67 = 6,416.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,950.53/35,921.67 = 6,416.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,950.53x = 35,921.67 × 6,416.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,950.53x = 230,482,415.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,482,415.14/23,950.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,623.27

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