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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,635.77, 35,441.11 and 6,993.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,635.77, 35,441.11 and 6,993.51 is: 10,486.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,635.77 : 35,441.11 = 6,993.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,635.77/35,441.11 = 6,993.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,635.77x = 35,441.11 × 6,993.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,635.77x = 247,857,757.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,857,757.20/23,635.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,486.55

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