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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,635.49, 35,453.13 and 6,995.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,635.49, 35,453.13 and 6,995.59 is: 10,493.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,635.49 : 35,453.13 = 6,995.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,635.49/35,453.13 = 6,995.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,635.49x = 35,453.13 × 6,995.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,635.49x = 248,015,446.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,015,446.83/23,635.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,493.35

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