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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,340.76, 35,017.21 and 6,702.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,340.76, 35,017.21 and 6,702.14 is: 10,054.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,340.76 : 35,017.21 = 6,702.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,340.76/35,017.21 = 6,702.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,340.76x = 35,017.21 × 6,702.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,340.76x = 234,690,339.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,690,339.75/23,340.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,054.96

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