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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,358.62, 35,043.48 and 6,718.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,358.62, 35,043.48 and 6,718.28 is: 10,079.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,358.62 : 35,043.48 = 6,718.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,358.62/35,043.48 = 6,718.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,358.62x = 35,043.48 × 6,718.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,358.62x = 235,431,910.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,431,910.81/23,358.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,079.02

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