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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,630.68, 35,446.02 and 6,990.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,630.68, 35,446.02 and 6,990.88 is: 10,486.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,630.68 : 35,446.02 = 6,990.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,630.68/35,446.02 = 6,990.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,630.68x = 35,446.02 × 6,990.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,630.68x = 247,798,872.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,798,872.30/23,630.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,486.32

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