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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,451.39, 35,171.42 and 6,806.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,451.39, 35,171.42 and 6,806.90 is: 10,208.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,451.39 : 35,171.42 = 6,806.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,451.39/35,171.42 = 6,806.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,451.39x = 35,171.42 × 6,806.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,451.39x = 239,408,392.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,408,392.69/23,451.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,208.71

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