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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,422.64, 35,128.76 and 6,779.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,422.64, 35,128.76 and 6,779.02 is: 10,167.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,422.64 : 35,128.76 = 6,779.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,422.64/35,128.76 = 6,779.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,422.64x = 35,128.76 × 6,779.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,422.64x = 238,138,566.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,138,566.62/23,422.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,167.03

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