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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,617.43, 35,429.99 and 6,979.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,617.43, 35,429.99 and 6,979.14 is: 10,469.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,617.43 : 35,429.99 = 6,979.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,617.43/35,429.99 = 6,979.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,617.43x = 35,429.99 × 6,979.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,617.43x = 247,270,825.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,270,825.51/23,617.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,469.85

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