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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,423.38, 35,129.82 and 6,779.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,423.38, 35,129.82 and 6,779.80 is: 10,168.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,423.38 : 35,129.82 = 6,779.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,423.38/35,129.82 = 6,779.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,423.38x = 35,129.82 × 6,779.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,423.38x = 238,173,153.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,173,153.64/23,423.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,168.18

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