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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,419.84, 35,131.59 and 6,780.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,419.84, 35,131.59 and 6,780.12 is: 10,170.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,419.84 : 35,131.59 = 6,780.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,419.84/35,131.59 = 6,780.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,419.84x = 35,131.59 × 6,780.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,419.84x = 238,196,395.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,196,395.99/23,419.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,170.71

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