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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,612.80, 35,423.05 and 6,974.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,612.80, 35,423.05 and 6,974.52 is: 10,462.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,612.80 : 35,423.05 = 6,974.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,612.80/35,423.05 = 6,974.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,612.80x = 35,423.05 × 6,974.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,612.80x = 247,058,770.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,058,770.69/23,612.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,462.92

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