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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,985.32, 35,977.97 and 6,454.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,985.32, 35,977.97 and 6,454.69 is: 9,682.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,985.32 : 35,977.97 = 6,454.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,985.32/35,977.97 = 6,454.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,985.32x = 35,977.97 × 6,454.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,985.32x = 232,226,569.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,226,569.37/23,985.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,682.03

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