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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,638.34, 35,457.40 and 6,998.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,638.34, 35,457.40 and 6,998.47 is: 10,497.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,638.34 : 35,457.40 = 6,998.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,638.34/35,457.40 = 6,998.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,638.34x = 35,457.40 × 6,998.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,638.34x = 248,147,550.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,147,550.18/23,638.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,497.67

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