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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,473.93, 35,216.65 and 6,834.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,473.93, 35,216.65 and 6,834.11 is: 10,252.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,473.93 : 35,216.65 = 6,834.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,473.93/35,216.65 = 6,834.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,473.93x = 35,216.65 × 6,834.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,473.93x = 240,674,249.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,674,249.68/23,473.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,252.83

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