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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,993.72, 35,989.76 and 6,462.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,993.72, 35,989.76 and 6,462.90 is: 9,694.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,993.72 : 35,989.76 = 6,462.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,993.72/35,989.76 = 6,462.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,993.72x = 35,989.76 × 6,462.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,993.72x = 232,598,219.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,598,219.90/23,993.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,694.13

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