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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,525.72, 35,289.95 and 6,657.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,525.72, 35,289.95 and 6,657.31 is: 9,986.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,525.72 : 35,289.95 = 6,657.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,525.72/35,289.95 = 6,657.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,525.72x = 35,289.95 × 6,657.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,525.72x = 234,936,252.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,936,252.73/23,525.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,986.36

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