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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,440.65, 35,164.40 and 6,800.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,440.65, 35,164.40 and 6,800.78 is: 10,202.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,440.65 : 35,164.40 = 6,800.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,440.65/35,164.40 = 6,800.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,440.65x = 35,164.40 × 6,800.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,440.65x = 239,145,138.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,145,138.41/23,440.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,202.15

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