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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,359.87, 35,034.63 and 6,716.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,359.87, 35,034.63 and 6,716.19 is: 10,072.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,359.87 : 35,034.63 = 6,716.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,359.87/35,034.63 = 6,716.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,359.87x = 35,034.63 × 6,716.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,359.87x = 235,299,231.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,299,231.66/23,359.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,072.80

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