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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,554.39, 35,331.78 and 6,914.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,554.39, 35,331.78 and 6,914.69 is: 10,372.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,554.39 : 35,331.78 = 6,914.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,554.39/35,331.78 = 6,914.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,554.39x = 35,331.78 × 6,914.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,554.39x = 244,308,305.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,308,305.85/23,554.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,372.09

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