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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,621.20, 35,435.62 and 6,982.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,621.20, 35,435.62 and 6,982.90 is: 10,475.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,621.20 : 35,435.62 = 6,982.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,621.20/35,435.62 = 6,982.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,621.20x = 35,435.62 × 6,982.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,621.20x = 247,443,390.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,443,390.90/23,621.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,475.48

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