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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,429.97, 35,146.76 and 6,790.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,429.97, 35,146.76 and 6,790.23 is: 10,185.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,429.97 : 35,146.76 = 6,790.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,429.97/35,146.76 = 6,790.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,429.97x = 35,146.76 × 6,790.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,429.97x = 238,654,550.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,654,550.20/23,429.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,185.87

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