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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,989.75, 35,986.44 and 6,459.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,989.75, 35,986.44 and 6,459.73 is: 9,690.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,989.75 : 35,986.44 = 6,459.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,989.75/35,986.44 = 6,459.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,989.75x = 35,986.44 × 6,459.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,989.75x = 232,462,686.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,462,686.06/23,989.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,690.08

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