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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,972.94, 35,959.39 and 6,442.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,972.94, 35,959.39 and 6,442.76 is: 9,664.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,972.94 : 35,959.39 = 6,442.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,972.94/35,959.39 = 6,442.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,972.94x = 35,959.39 × 6,442.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,972.94x = 231,677,719.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,677,719.52/23,972.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,664.13

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