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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,637.72, 35,460.42 and 6,999.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,637.72, 35,460.42 and 6,999.36 is: 10,500.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,637.72 : 35,460.42 = 6,999.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,637.72/35,460.42 = 6,999.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,637.72x = 35,460.42 × 6,999.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,637.72x = 248,200,245.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,200,245.33/23,637.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,500.18

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