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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,481.70, 35,223.90 and 6,844.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,481.70, 35,223.90 and 6,844.30 is: 10,266.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,481.70 : 35,223.90 = 6,844.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,481.70/35,223.90 = 6,844.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,481.70x = 35,223.90 × 6,844.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,481.70x = 241,082,938.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,082,938.77/23,481.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,266.84

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