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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,819.76, 35,731.08 and 6,953.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,819.76, 35,731.08 and 6,953.28 is: 10,430.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,819.76 : 35,731.08 = 6,953.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,819.76/35,731.08 = 6,953.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,819.76x = 35,731.08 × 6,953.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,819.76x = 248,448,203.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,448,203.94/23,819.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,430.34

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