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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,709.51, 35,563.86 and 7,069.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,709.51, 35,563.86 and 7,069.59 is: 10,604.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,709.51 : 35,563.86 = 7,069.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,709.51/35,563.86 = 7,069.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,709.51x = 35,563.86 × 7,069.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,709.51x = 251,421,909.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,421,909.02/23,709.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,604.26

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