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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,362.68, 35,049.48 and 6,722.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,362.68, 35,049.48 and 6,722.28 is: 10,084.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,362.68 : 35,049.48 = 6,722.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,362.68/35,049.48 = 6,722.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,362.68x = 35,049.48 × 6,722.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,362.68x = 235,612,418.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,612,418.41/23,362.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,084.99

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