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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,445.59, 35,171.85 and 6,803.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,445.59, 35,171.85 and 6,803.46 is: 10,206.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,445.59 : 35,171.85 = 6,803.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,445.59/35,171.85 = 6,803.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,445.59x = 35,171.85 × 6,803.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,445.59x = 239,290,240.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,290,240.58/23,445.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,206.19

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