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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,433.66, 35,149.44 and 6,793.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,433.66, 35,149.44 and 6,793.32 is: 10,189.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,433.66 : 35,149.44 = 6,793.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,433.66/35,149.44 = 6,793.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,433.66x = 35,149.44 × 6,793.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,433.66x = 238,781,393.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,781,393.74/23,433.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,189.68

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