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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,447.64, 35,171.46 and 7,031.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,447.64, 35,171.46 and 7,031.64 is: 10,547.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,447.64 : 35,171.46 = 7,031.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,447.64/35,171.46 = 7,031.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,447.64x = 35,171.46 × 7,031.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,447.64x = 247,313,044.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,313,044.99/23,447.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,547.46

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