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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,608, 35,412.16 and 7,192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,608, 35,412.16 and 7,192 is: 10,788.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,608 : 35,412.16 = 7,192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,608/35,412.16 = 7,192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,608x = 35,412.16 × 7,192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,608x = 254,684,254.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,684,254.72/23,608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,788.05

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