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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,986.83, 35,975.19 and 6,456.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,986.83, 35,975.19 and 6,456.81 is: 9,683.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,986.83 : 35,975.19 = 6,456.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,986.83/35,975.19 = 6,456.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,986.83x = 35,975.19 × 6,456.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,986.83x = 232,284,966.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,284,966.54/23,986.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,683.85

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