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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,441, 35,161.50 and 7,025

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,441, 35,161.50 and 7,025 is: 10,537.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,441 : 35,161.50 = 7,025 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,441/35,161.50 = 7,025/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,441x = 35,161.50 × 7,025
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,441x = 247,009,537.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,009,537.50/23,441
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,537.50

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