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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,437, 35,161.26 and 7,021

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,437, 35,161.26 and 7,021 is: 10,533.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,437 : 35,161.26 = 7,021 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,437/35,161.26 = 7,021/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,437x = 35,161.26 × 7,021
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,437x = 246,867,206.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,867,206.46/23,437
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,533.23

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