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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,426.74, 35,134.62 and 6,782.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,426.74, 35,134.62 and 6,782.32 is: 10,171.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,426.74 : 35,134.62 = 6,782.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,426.74/35,134.62 = 6,782.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,426.74x = 35,134.62 × 6,782.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,426.74x = 238,294,235.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,294,235.92/23,426.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,171.89

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