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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,610.28, 35,419.26 and 6,971.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,610.28, 35,419.26 and 6,971.99 is: 10,459.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,610.28 : 35,419.26 = 6,971.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,610.28/35,419.26 = 6,971.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,610.28x = 35,419.26 × 6,971.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,610.28x = 246,942,726.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,942,726.53/23,610.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,459.12

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