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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,372.60, 35,059.19 and 6,732.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,372.60, 35,059.19 and 6,732.90 is: 10,099.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,372.60 : 35,059.19 = 6,732.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,372.60/35,059.19 = 6,732.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,372.60x = 35,059.19 × 6,732.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,372.60x = 236,049,986.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,049,986.69/23,372.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,099.43

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