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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,503.53, 35,251.26 and 6,637.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,503.53, 35,251.26 and 6,637.71 is: 9,955.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,503.53 : 35,251.26 = 6,637.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,503.53/35,251.26 = 6,637.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,503.53x = 35,251.26 × 6,637.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,503.53x = 233,987,641.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,987,641.01/23,503.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,955.43

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