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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,424.95, 35,143.07 and 6,786.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,424.95, 35,143.07 and 6,786.14 is: 10,180.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,424.95 : 35,143.07 = 6,786.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,424.95/35,143.07 = 6,786.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,424.95x = 35,143.07 × 6,786.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,424.95x = 238,485,583.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,485,583.40/23,424.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,180.84

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