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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,440.69, 35,153.70 and 6,801.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,440.69, 35,153.70 and 6,801.87 is: 10,200.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,440.69 : 35,153.70 = 6,801.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,440.69/35,153.70 = 6,801.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,440.69x = 35,153.70 × 6,801.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,440.69x = 239,111,003.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,111,003.74/23,440.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,200.68

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