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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,626.81, 35,446.29 and 6,986.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,626.81, 35,446.29 and 6,986.17 is: 10,481.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,626.81 : 35,446.29 = 6,986.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,626.81/35,446.29 = 6,986.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,626.81x = 35,446.29 × 6,986.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,626.81x = 247,633,807.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,633,807.81/23,626.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,481.05

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