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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,425.26, 35,132.58 and 6,781.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,425.26, 35,132.58 and 6,781.56 is: 10,170.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,425.26 : 35,132.58 = 6,781.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,425.26/35,132.58 = 6,781.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,425.26x = 35,132.58 × 6,781.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,425.26x = 238,253,699.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,253,699.22/23,425.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,170.80

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