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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,352.65, 35,021.78 and 6,708.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,352.65, 35,021.78 and 6,708.21 is: 10,060.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,352.65 : 35,021.78 = 6,708.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,352.65/35,021.78 = 6,708.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,352.65x = 35,021.78 × 6,708.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,352.65x = 234,933,454.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,933,454.81/23,352.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,060.25

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