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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,639.63, 35,459.37 and 6,999.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,639.63, 35,459.37 and 6,999.77 is: 10,499.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,639.63 : 35,459.37 = 6,999.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,639.63/35,459.37 = 6,999.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,639.63x = 35,459.37 × 6,999.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,639.63x = 248,207,434.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,207,434.34/23,639.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,499.63

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