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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,382.19, 35,078.22 and 7,586

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,382.19, 35,078.22 and 7,586 is: 11,380.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,382.19 : 35,078.22 = 7,586 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,382.19/35,078.22 = 7,586/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,382.19x = 35,078.22 × 7,586
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,382.19x = 266,103,376.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,103,376.92/23,382.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,380.60

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