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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,636.27, 35,441.86 and 6,994.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,636.27, 35,441.86 and 6,994.01 is: 10,487.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,636.27 : 35,441.86 = 6,994.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,636.27/35,441.86 = 6,994.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,636.27x = 35,441.86 × 6,994.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,636.27x = 247,880,723.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,880,723.26/23,636.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,487.30

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