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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,637.39, 35,456.43 and 6,999.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,637.39, 35,456.43 and 6,999.08 is: 10,498.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,637.39 : 35,456.43 = 6,999.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,637.39/35,456.43 = 6,999.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,637.39x = 35,456.43 × 6,999.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,637.39x = 248,162,239.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,162,239.05/23,637.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,498.72

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