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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,611.50, 35,419.68 and 6,975.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,611.50, 35,419.68 and 6,975.72 is: 10,464.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,611.50 : 35,419.68 = 6,975.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,611.50/35,419.68 = 6,975.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,611.50x = 35,419.68 × 6,975.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,611.50x = 247,077,770.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,077,770.17/23,611.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,464.30

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