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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,610.56, 35,421.91 and 6,969.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,610.56, 35,421.91 and 6,969.92 is: 10,456.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,610.56 : 35,421.91 = 6,969.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,610.56/35,421.91 = 6,969.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,610.56x = 35,421.91 × 6,969.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,610.56x = 246,887,684.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,887,684.41/23,610.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,456.67

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