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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,422.76, 35,129.84 and 6,778.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,422.76, 35,129.84 and 6,778.68 is: 10,166.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,422.76 : 35,129.84 = 6,778.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,422.76/35,129.84 = 6,778.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,422.76x = 35,129.84 × 6,778.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,422.76x = 238,133,943.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,133,943.81/23,422.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,166.78

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