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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,631.73, 35,447.58 and 6,990.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,631.73, 35,447.58 and 6,990.46 is: 10,485.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,631.73 : 35,447.58 = 6,990.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,631.73/35,447.58 = 6,990.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,631.73x = 35,447.58 × 6,990.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,631.73x = 247,794,801.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,794,801.47/23,631.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,485.68

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