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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,952.85, 35,926.54 and 6,421.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,952.85, 35,926.54 and 6,421.31 is: 9,631.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,952.85 : 35,926.54 = 6,421.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,952.85/35,926.54 = 6,421.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,952.85x = 35,926.54 × 6,421.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,952.85x = 230,695,389.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,695,389.61/23,952.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,631.23

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