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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,469.68, 35,212.40 and 7,675.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,469.68, 35,212.40 and 7,675.44 is: 11,515.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,469.68 : 35,212.40 = 7,675.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,469.68/35,212.40 = 7,675.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,469.68x = 35,212.40 × 7,675.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,469.68x = 270,270,663.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,270,663.46/23,469.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,515.74

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