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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,983.52, 35,972.58 and 6,454.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,983.52, 35,972.58 and 6,454.76 is: 9,681.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,983.52 : 35,972.58 = 6,454.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,983.52/35,972.58 = 6,454.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,983.52x = 35,972.58 × 6,454.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,983.52x = 232,194,370.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,194,370.48/23,983.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,681.41

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