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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,595.84, 35,393.40 and 6,957

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,595.84, 35,393.40 and 6,957 is: 10,435.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,595.84 : 35,393.40 = 6,957 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,595.84/35,393.40 = 6,957/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,595.84x = 35,393.40 × 6,957
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,595.84x = 246,231,883.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,231,883.80/23,595.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,435.39

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