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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,637.02, 35,455.88 and 6,998.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,637.02, 35,455.88 and 6,998.73 is: 10,498.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,637.02 : 35,455.88 = 6,998.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,637.02/35,455.88 = 6,998.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,637.02x = 35,455.88 × 6,998.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,637.02x = 248,146,148.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,146,148.53/23,637.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,498.20

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