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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,371.58, 35,057.68 and 6,731.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,371.58, 35,057.68 and 6,731.90 is: 10,097.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,371.58 : 35,057.68 = 6,731.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,371.58/35,057.68 = 6,731.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,371.58x = 35,057.68 × 6,731.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,371.58x = 236,004,795.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,004,795.99/23,371.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,097.94

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