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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,969.26, 35,954.11 and 6,439.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,969.26, 35,954.11 and 6,439.08 is: 9,658.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,969.26 : 35,954.11 = 6,439.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,969.26/35,954.11 = 6,439.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,969.26x = 35,954.11 × 6,439.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,969.26x = 231,511,390.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,511,390.62/23,969.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,658.68

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