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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,349, 35,023.50 and 6,933

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,349, 35,023.50 and 6,933 is: 10,399.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,349 : 35,023.50 = 6,933 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,349/35,023.50 = 6,933/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,349x = 35,023.50 × 6,933
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,349x = 242,817,925.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,817,925.50/23,349
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,399.50

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