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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,637.65, 35,463.42 and 6,998.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,637.65, 35,463.42 and 6,998.12 is: 10,499.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,637.65 : 35,463.42 = 6,998.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,637.65/35,463.42 = 6,998.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,637.65x = 35,463.42 × 6,998.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,637.65x = 248,177,357.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,177,357.43/23,637.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,499.24

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