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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,374.64, 35,053.30 and 6,729.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,374.64, 35,053.30 and 6,729.06 is: 10,091.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,374.64 : 35,053.30 = 6,729.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,374.64/35,053.30 = 6,729.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,374.64x = 35,053.30 × 6,729.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,374.64x = 235,875,758.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,875,758.90/23,374.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,091.10

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