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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,477.31, 35,221.69 and 6,837.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,477.31, 35,221.69 and 6,837.50 is: 10,257.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,477.31 : 35,221.69 = 6,837.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,477.31/35,221.69 = 6,837.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,477.31x = 35,221.69 × 6,837.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,477.31x = 240,828,305.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,828,305.38/23,477.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,257.92

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