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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,637.57, 35,445.97 and 6,998.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,637.57, 35,445.97 and 6,998.91 is: 10,495.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,637.57 : 35,445.97 = 6,998.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,637.57/35,445.97 = 6,998.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,637.57x = 35,445.97 × 6,998.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,637.57x = 248,083,153.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,083,153.89/23,637.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,495.29

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