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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,535.76, 35,303.93 and 6,896.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,535.76, 35,303.93 and 6,896.13 is: 10,344.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,535.76 : 35,303.93 = 6,896.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,535.76/35,303.93 = 6,896.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,535.76x = 35,303.93 × 6,896.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,535.76x = 243,460,525.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,460,525.97/23,535.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,344.28

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