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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,372.64, 35,050.31 and 6,727.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,372.64, 35,050.31 and 6,727.05 is: 10,088.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,372.64 : 35,050.31 = 6,727.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,372.64/35,050.31 = 6,727.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,372.64x = 35,050.31 × 6,727.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,372.64x = 235,785,187.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,785,187.89/23,372.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,088.09

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