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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,451.63, 35,170.09 and 6,812.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,451.63, 35,170.09 and 6,812.82 is: 10,217.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,451.63 : 35,170.09 = 6,812.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,451.63/35,170.09 = 6,812.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,451.63x = 35,170.09 × 6,812.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,451.63x = 239,607,492.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,607,492.55/23,451.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,217.09

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