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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,615.94, 35,427.74 and 6,977.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,615.94, 35,427.74 and 6,977.64 is: 10,467.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,615.94 : 35,427.74 = 6,977.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,615.94/35,427.74 = 6,977.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,615.94x = 35,427.74 × 6,977.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,615.94x = 247,202,015.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,202,015.73/23,615.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,467.59

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