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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,356.78, 35,041.10 and 6,716.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,356.78, 35,041.10 and 6,716.45 is: 10,076.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,356.78 : 35,041.10 = 6,716.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,356.78/35,041.10 = 6,716.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,356.78x = 35,041.10 × 6,716.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,356.78x = 235,351,850.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,351,850.12/23,356.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,076.38

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