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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,577.09, 35,370.59 and 6,935.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,577.09, 35,370.59 and 6,935.73 is: 10,405.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,577.09 : 35,370.59 = 6,935.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,577.09/35,370.59 = 6,935.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,577.09x = 35,370.59 × 6,935.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,577.09x = 245,320,862.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,320,862.18/23,577.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,405.05

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