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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,511.43, 35,269.42 and 6,871.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,511.43, 35,269.42 and 6,871.09 is: 10,307.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,511.43 : 35,269.42 = 6,871.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,511.43/35,269.42 = 6,871.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,511.43x = 35,269.42 × 6,871.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,511.43x = 242,339,182.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,339,182.72/23,511.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,307.29

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