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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,513.73, 35,275.14 and 6,873.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,513.73, 35,275.14 and 6,873.84 is: 10,312.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,513.73 : 35,275.14 = 6,873.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,513.73/35,275.14 = 6,873.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,513.73x = 35,275.14 × 6,873.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,513.73x = 242,475,668.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,475,668.34/23,513.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,312.09

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