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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,421.63, 35,127.27 and 6,778.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,421.63, 35,127.27 and 6,778.02 is: 10,165.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,421.63 : 35,127.27 = 6,778.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,421.63/35,127.27 = 6,778.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,421.63x = 35,127.27 × 6,778.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,421.63x = 238,093,338.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,093,338.61/23,421.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,165.53

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