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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,615.70, 35,415.19 and 6,971.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,615.70, 35,415.19 and 6,971.28 is: 10,454.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,615.70 : 35,415.19 = 6,971.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,615.70/35,415.19 = 6,971.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,615.70x = 35,415.19 × 6,971.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,615.70x = 246,889,205.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,889,205.74/23,615.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,454.45

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