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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,358.87, 35,033.13 and 6,715.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,358.87, 35,033.13 and 6,715.19 is: 10,071.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,358.87 : 35,033.13 = 6,715.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,358.87/35,033.13 = 6,715.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,358.87x = 35,033.13 × 6,715.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,358.87x = 235,253,949.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,253,949.08/23,358.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,071.29

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