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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,493.59, 35,241.57 and 6,854.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,493.59, 35,241.57 and 6,854.87 is: 10,282.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,493.59 : 35,241.57 = 6,854.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,493.59/35,241.57 = 6,854.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,493.59x = 35,241.57 × 6,854.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,493.59x = 241,576,380.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,576,380.95/23,493.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,282.65

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