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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,619.59, 35,421.12 and 6,975.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,619.59, 35,421.12 and 6,975.20 is: 10,460.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,619.59 : 35,421.12 = 6,975.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,619.59/35,421.12 = 6,975.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,619.59x = 35,421.12 × 6,975.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,619.59x = 247,069,219.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,069,219.12/23,619.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,460.35

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