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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,449, 35,173.50 and 7,033

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,449, 35,173.50 and 7,033 is: 10,549.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,449 : 35,173.50 = 7,033 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,449/35,173.50 = 7,033/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,449x = 35,173.50 × 7,033
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,449x = 247,375,225.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,375,225.50/23,449
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,549.50

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