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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,432.72, 35,150.88 and 6,792.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,432.72, 35,150.88 and 6,792.98 is: 10,189.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,432.72 : 35,150.88 = 6,792.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,432.72/35,150.88 = 6,792.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,432.72x = 35,150.88 × 6,792.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,432.72x = 238,779,224.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,779,224.82/23,432.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,189.99

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