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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,973.84, 35,955.81 and 6,439.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,973.84, 35,955.81 and 6,439.50 is: 9,657.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,973.84 : 35,955.81 = 6,439.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,973.84/35,955.81 = 6,439.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,973.84x = 35,955.81 × 6,439.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,973.84x = 231,537,438.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,537,438.50/23,973.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,657.92

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