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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,971.68, 35,955.09 and 6,443.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,971.68, 35,955.09 and 6,443.28 is: 9,664.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,971.68 : 35,955.09 = 6,443.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,971.68/35,955.09 = 6,443.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,971.68x = 35,955.09 × 6,443.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,971.68x = 231,668,712.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,668,712.30/23,971.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,664.27

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