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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,621.48, 35,423.92 and 6,977.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,621.48, 35,423.92 and 6,977.08 is: 10,463.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,621.48 : 35,423.92 = 6,977.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,621.48/35,423.92 = 6,977.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,621.48x = 35,423.92 × 6,977.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,621.48x = 247,155,523.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,155,523.75/23,621.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,463.17

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