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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,444.55, 35,161.31 and 6,800.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,444.55, 35,161.31 and 6,800.19 is: 10,198.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,444.55 : 35,161.31 = 6,800.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,444.55/35,161.31 = 6,800.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,444.55x = 35,161.31 × 6,800.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,444.55x = 239,103,554.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,103,554.65/23,444.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,198.68

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