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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,625.28, 35,444.84 and 6,985.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,625.28, 35,444.84 and 6,985.74 is: 10,480.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,625.28 : 35,444.84 = 6,985.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,625.28/35,444.84 = 6,985.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,625.28x = 35,444.84 × 6,985.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,625.28x = 247,608,573.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,608,573.87/23,625.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,480.66

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