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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,423.73, 35,130.12 and 6,779.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,423.73, 35,130.12 and 6,779.31 is: 10,167.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,423.73 : 35,130.12 = 6,779.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,423.73/35,130.12 = 6,779.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,423.73x = 35,130.12 × 6,779.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,423.73x = 238,157,973.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,157,973.82/23,423.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,167.38

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