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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,358.59, 35,036.73 and 6,718.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,358.59, 35,036.73 and 6,718.49 is: 10,077.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,358.59 : 35,036.73 = 6,718.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,358.59/35,036.73 = 6,718.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,358.59x = 35,036.73 × 6,718.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,358.59x = 235,393,744.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,393,744.95/23,358.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,077.40

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