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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,614.43, 35,425.49 and 6,976.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,614.43, 35,425.49 and 6,976.14 is: 10,465.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,614.43 : 35,425.49 = 6,976.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,614.43/35,425.49 = 6,976.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,614.43x = 35,425.49 × 6,976.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,614.43x = 247,133,142.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,133,142.93/23,614.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,465.35

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