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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,430.72, 35,147.88 and 6,790.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,430.72, 35,147.88 and 6,790.98 is: 10,186.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,430.72 : 35,147.88 = 6,790.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,430.72/35,147.88 = 6,790.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,430.72x = 35,147.88 × 6,790.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,430.72x = 238,688,550.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,688,550.12/23,430.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,186.99

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