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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,985.39, 35,974.84 and 6,456.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,985.39, 35,974.84 and 6,456.27 is: 9,683.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,985.39 : 35,974.84 = 6,456.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,985.39/35,974.84 = 6,456.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,985.39x = 35,974.84 × 6,456.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,985.39x = 232,263,280.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,263,280.25/23,985.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,683.53

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