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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,955.81, 35,928.84 and 6,421.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,955.81, 35,928.84 and 6,421.53 is: 9,630.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,955.81 : 35,928.84 = 6,421.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,955.81/35,928.84 = 6,421.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,955.81x = 35,928.84 × 6,421.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,955.81x = 230,718,123.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,718,123.93/23,955.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,630.99

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