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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,536.59, 35,309.74 and 6,897.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,536.59, 35,309.74 and 6,897.16 is: 10,347.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,536.59 : 35,309.74 = 6,897.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,536.59/35,309.74 = 6,897.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,536.59x = 35,309.74 × 6,897.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,536.59x = 243,536,926.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,536,926.34/23,536.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,347.16

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