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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,627.49, 35,441.70 and 6,987.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,627.49, 35,441.70 and 6,987.51 is: 10,481.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,627.49 : 35,441.70 = 6,987.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,627.49/35,441.70 = 6,987.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,627.49x = 35,441.70 × 6,987.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,627.49x = 247,649,233.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,649,233.17/23,627.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,481.40

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