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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,421.59, 35,134.22 and 6,781.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,421.59, 35,134.22 and 6,781.87 is: 10,173.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,421.59 : 35,134.22 = 6,781.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,421.59/35,134.22 = 6,781.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,421.59x = 35,134.22 × 6,781.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,421.59x = 238,275,678.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,275,678.68/23,421.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,173.33

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