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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,998.46, 35,993.59 and 6,464.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,998.46, 35,993.59 and 6,464.19 is: 9,695.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,998.46 : 35,993.59 = 6,464.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,998.46/35,993.59 = 6,464.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,998.46x = 35,993.59 × 6,464.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,998.46x = 232,669,498.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,669,498.29/23,998.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,695.18

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