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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,411.97, 35,112.68 and 6,768.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,411.97, 35,112.68 and 6,768.29 is: 10,150.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,411.97 : 35,112.68 = 6,768.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,411.97/35,112.68 = 6,768.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,411.97x = 35,112.68 × 6,768.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,411.97x = 237,652,800.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,652,800.92/23,411.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,150.91

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