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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,415.32, 35,128.52 and 6,775.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,415.32, 35,128.52 and 6,775.74 is: 10,165.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,415.32 : 35,128.52 = 6,775.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,415.32/35,128.52 = 6,775.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,415.32x = 35,128.52 × 6,775.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,415.32x = 238,021,684.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,021,684.23/23,415.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,165.21

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