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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,356.34, 35,033.37 and 6,716.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,356.34, 35,033.37 and 6,716.24 is: 10,074.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,356.34 : 35,033.37 = 6,716.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,356.34/35,033.37 = 6,716.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,356.34x = 35,033.37 × 6,716.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,356.34x = 235,292,345.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,292,345.76/23,356.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,074.03

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