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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,511.06, 35,268.86 and 6,870.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,511.06, 35,268.86 and 6,870.71 is: 10,306.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,511.06 : 35,268.86 = 6,870.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,511.06/35,268.86 = 6,870.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,511.06x = 35,268.86 × 6,870.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,511.06x = 242,322,109.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,322,109.09/23,511.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,306.73

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