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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,627.84, 35,446.68 and 6,986.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,627.84, 35,446.68 and 6,986.57 is: 10,481.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,627.84 : 35,446.68 = 6,986.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,627.84/35,446.68 = 6,986.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,627.84x = 35,446.68 × 6,986.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,627.84x = 247,650,533.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,650,533.85/23,627.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,481.30

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