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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,636.77, 35,462.03 and 6,997.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,636.77, 35,462.03 and 6,997.23 is: 10,497.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,636.77 : 35,462.03 = 6,997.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,636.77/35,462.03 = 6,997.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,636.77x = 35,462.03 × 6,997.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,636.77x = 248,135,945.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,135,945.19/23,636.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,497.88

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