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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,431.65, 35,146.45 and 6,791.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,431.65, 35,146.45 and 6,791.32 is: 10,186.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,431.65 : 35,146.45 = 6,791.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,431.65/35,146.45 = 6,791.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,431.65x = 35,146.45 × 6,791.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,431.65x = 238,690,788.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,690,788.81/23,431.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,186.68

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