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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,614.66, 35,419.83 and 7,198.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,614.66, 35,419.83 and 7,198.66 is: 10,797.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,614.66 : 35,419.83 = 7,198.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,614.66/35,419.83 = 7,198.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,614.66x = 35,419.83 × 7,198.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,614.66x = 254,975,313.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,975,313.43/23,614.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,797.33

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