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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,432.68, 35,141.27 and 6,793.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,432.68, 35,141.27 and 6,793.25 is: 10,187.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,432.68 : 35,141.27 = 6,793.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,432.68/35,141.27 = 6,793.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,432.68x = 35,141.27 × 6,793.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,432.68x = 238,723,432.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,723,432.43/23,432.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,187.63

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