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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,638.63, 35,457.87 and 6,998.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,638.63, 35,457.87 and 6,998.77 is: 10,498.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,638.63 : 35,457.87 = 6,998.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,638.63/35,457.87 = 6,998.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,638.63x = 35,457.87 × 6,998.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,638.63x = 248,161,476.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,161,476.82/23,638.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,498.13

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