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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,637.52, 35,443.68 and 6,995.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,637.52, 35,443.68 and 6,995.06 is: 10,488.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,637.52 : 35,443.68 = 6,995.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,637.52/35,443.68 = 6,995.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,637.52x = 35,443.68 × 6,995.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,637.52x = 247,930,597.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,930,597.68/23,637.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,488.86

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