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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,356.55, 35,033.87 and 6,716.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,356.55, 35,033.87 and 6,716.52 is: 10,074.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,356.55 : 35,033.87 = 6,716.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,356.55/35,033.87 = 6,716.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,356.55x = 35,033.87 × 6,716.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,356.55x = 235,305,654.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,305,654.95/23,356.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,074.51

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