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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,368.96, 35,047.44 and 6,729.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,368.96, 35,047.44 and 6,729.04 is: 10,091.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,368.96 : 35,047.44 = 6,729.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,368.96/35,047.44 = 6,729.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,368.96x = 35,047.44 × 6,729.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,368.96x = 235,835,625.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,835,625.66/23,368.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,091.83

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