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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,630.94, 35,449.99 and 6,989.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,630.94, 35,449.99 and 6,989.22 is: 10,484.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,630.94 : 35,449.99 = 6,989.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,630.94/35,449.99 = 6,989.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,630.94x = 35,449.99 × 6,989.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,630.94x = 247,767,761.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,767,761.63/23,630.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,484.89

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