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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,961.65, 35,942.46 and 6,431.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,961.65, 35,942.46 and 6,431.47 is: 9,647.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,961.65 : 35,942.46 = 6,431.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,961.65/35,942.46 = 6,431.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,961.65x = 35,942.46 × 6,431.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,961.65x = 231,162,853.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,162,853.22/23,961.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,647.20

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