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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,481.79, 35,222.76 and 6,842.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,481.79, 35,222.76 and 6,842.25 is: 10,263.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,481.79 : 35,222.76 = 6,842.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,481.79/35,222.76 = 6,842.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,481.79x = 35,222.76 × 6,842.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,481.79x = 241,002,929.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,002,929.61/23,481.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,263.40

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