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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,454.29, 35,181.62 and 6,815.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,454.29, 35,181.62 and 6,815.45 is: 10,223.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,454.29 : 35,181.62 = 6,815.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,454.29/35,181.62 = 6,815.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,454.29x = 35,181.62 × 6,815.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,454.29x = 239,778,537.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,778,537.95/23,454.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,223.23

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