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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,611.85, 35,424.24 and 6,971.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,611.85, 35,424.24 and 6,971.88 is: 10,459.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,611.85 : 35,424.24 = 6,971.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,611.85/35,424.24 = 6,971.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,611.85x = 35,424.24 × 6,971.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,611.85x = 246,973,550.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,973,550.37/23,611.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,459.73

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