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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,430.96, 35,151.64 and 6,791.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,430.96, 35,151.64 and 6,791.67 is: 10,189.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,430.96 : 35,151.64 = 6,791.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,430.96/35,151.64 = 6,791.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,430.96x = 35,151.64 × 6,791.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,430.96x = 238,738,321.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,738,321.86/23,430.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,189.01

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