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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,413.81, 35,126.26 and 6,774.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,413.81, 35,126.26 and 6,774.23 is: 10,162.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,413.81 : 35,126.26 = 6,774.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,413.81/35,126.26 = 6,774.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,413.81x = 35,126.26 × 6,774.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,413.81x = 237,953,435.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,953,435.16/23,413.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,162.95

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