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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,631.68, 35,435.25 and 6,989.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,631.68, 35,435.25 and 6,989.52 is: 10,480.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,631.68 : 35,435.25 = 6,989.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,631.68/35,435.25 = 6,989.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,631.68x = 35,435.25 × 6,989.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,631.68x = 247,675,388.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,675,388.58/23,631.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,480.65

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