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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,985.14, 35,973.66 and 6,451.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,985.14, 35,973.66 and 6,451.07 is: 9,675.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,985.14 : 35,973.66 = 6,451.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,985.14/35,973.66 = 6,451.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,985.14x = 35,973.66 × 6,451.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,985.14x = 232,068,598.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,068,598.82/23,985.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,675.52

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