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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,617.36, 35,419.52 and 6,975.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,617.36, 35,419.52 and 6,975.64 is: 10,461.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,617.36 : 35,419.52 = 6,975.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,617.36/35,419.52 = 6,975.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,617.36x = 35,419.52 × 6,975.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,617.36x = 247,073,820.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,073,820.49/23,617.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,461.53

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