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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,581.40, 35,359.92 and 6,939.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,581.40, 35,359.92 and 6,939.27 is: 10,405.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,581.40 : 35,359.92 = 6,939.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,581.40/35,359.92 = 6,939.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,581.40x = 35,359.92 × 6,939.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,581.40x = 245,371,961.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,371,961.01/23,581.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,405.32

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