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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,448.63, 35,172.95 and 7,032.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,448.63, 35,172.95 and 7,032.63 is: 10,548.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,448.63 : 35,172.95 = 7,032.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,448.63/35,172.95 = 7,032.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,448.63x = 35,172.95 × 7,032.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,448.63x = 247,358,343.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,358,343.36/23,448.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,548.95

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