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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,555.67, 35,333 and 6,915.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,555.67, 35,333 and 6,915.33 is: 10,372.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,555.67 : 35,333 = 6,915.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,555.67/35,333 = 6,915.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,555.67x = 35,333 × 6,915.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,555.67x = 244,339,354.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,339,354.89/23,555.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,372.85

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