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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,509.59, 35,265.08 and 6,867.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,509.59, 35,265.08 and 6,867.90 is: 10,302.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,509.59 : 35,265.08 = 6,867.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,509.59/35,265.08 = 6,867.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,509.59x = 35,265.08 × 6,867.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,509.59x = 242,197,042.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,197,042.93/23,509.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,302.05

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