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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,625.99, 35,439.45 and 6,986.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,625.99, 35,439.45 and 6,986.01 is: 10,479.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,625.99 : 35,439.45 = 6,986.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,625.99/35,439.45 = 6,986.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,625.99x = 35,439.45 × 6,986.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,625.99x = 247,580,352.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,580,352.09/23,625.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,479.15

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