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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,637.77, 35,444.11 and 6,995.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,637.77, 35,444.11 and 6,995.51 is: 10,489.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,637.77 : 35,444.11 = 6,995.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,637.77/35,444.11 = 6,995.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,637.77x = 35,444.11 × 6,995.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,637.77x = 247,949,625.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,949,625.95/23,637.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,489.55

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