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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,341.61, 35,012.89 and 6,702.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,341.61, 35,012.89 and 6,702.19 is: 10,053.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,341.61 : 35,012.89 = 6,702.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,341.61/35,012.89 = 6,702.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,341.61x = 35,012.89 × 6,702.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,341.61x = 234,663,041.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,663,041.23/23,341.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,053.42

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