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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,414.50, 35,121.75 and 6,998.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,414.50, 35,121.75 and 6,998.50 is: 10,497.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,414.50 : 35,121.75 = 6,998.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,414.50/35,121.75 = 6,998.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,414.50x = 35,121.75 × 6,998.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,414.50x = 245,799,567.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,799,567.38/23,414.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,497.75

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