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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,565.38, 35,348.06 and 7,149.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,565.38, 35,348.06 and 7,149.38 is: 10,724.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,565.38 : 35,348.06 = 7,149.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,565.38/35,348.06 = 7,149.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,565.38x = 35,348.06 × 7,149.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,565.38x = 252,716,554.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,716,554.34/23,565.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,724.06

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