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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,422.96, 35,139.57 and 6,783.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,422.96, 35,139.57 and 6,783.67 is: 10,176.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,422.96 : 35,139.57 = 6,783.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,422.96/35,139.57 = 6,783.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,422.96x = 35,139.57 × 6,783.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,422.96x = 238,375,246.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,375,246.82/23,422.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,176.99

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