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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,577.54, 35,372.37 and 6,938.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,577.54, 35,372.37 and 6,938.13 is: 10,408.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,577.54 : 35,372.37 = 6,938.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,577.54/35,372.37 = 6,938.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,577.54x = 35,372.37 × 6,938.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,577.54x = 245,418,101.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,418,101.47/23,577.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,408.98

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