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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,639.29, 35,459.05 and 6,999.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,639.29, 35,459.05 and 6,999.63 is: 10,499.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,639.29 : 35,459.05 = 6,999.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,639.29/35,459.05 = 6,999.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,639.29x = 35,459.05 × 6,999.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,639.29x = 248,200,283.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,200,283.80/23,639.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,499.48

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