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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,502, 35,254.44 and 7,086

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,502, 35,254.44 and 7,086 is: 10,629.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,502 : 35,254.44 = 7,086 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,502/35,254.44 = 7,086/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,502x = 35,254.44 × 7,086
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,502x = 249,812,961.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,812,961.84/23,502
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,629.43

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