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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,602.71, 35,391.88 and 6,960.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,602.71, 35,391.88 and 6,960.63 is: 10,437.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,602.71 : 35,391.88 = 6,960.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,602.71/35,391.88 = 6,960.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,602.71x = 35,391.88 × 6,960.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,602.71x = 246,349,790.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,349,790.39/23,602.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,437.35

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