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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,517, 35,275.50 and 7,101

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,517, 35,275.50 and 7,101 is: 10,651.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,517 : 35,275.50 = 7,101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,517/35,275.50 = 7,101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,517x = 35,275.50 × 7,101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,517x = 250,491,325.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,491,325.50/23,517
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,651.50

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