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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,610.62, 35,419.77 and 6,972.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,610.62, 35,419.77 and 6,972.33 is: 10,459.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,610.62 : 35,419.77 = 6,972.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,610.62/35,419.77 = 6,972.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,610.62x = 35,419.77 × 6,972.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,610.62x = 246,958,290.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,958,290.10/23,610.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,459.63

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