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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,358.76, 35,032.88 and 6,715.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,358.76, 35,032.88 and 6,715.08 is: 10,071.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,358.76 : 35,032.88 = 6,715.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,358.76/35,032.88 = 6,715.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,358.76x = 35,032.88 × 6,715.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,358.76x = 235,248,591.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,248,591.83/23,358.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,071.11

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