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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,615.66, 35,421.32 and 7,199.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,615.66, 35,421.32 and 7,199.66 is: 10,798.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,615.66 : 35,421.32 = 7,199.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,615.66/35,421.32 = 7,199.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,615.66x = 35,421.32 × 7,199.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,615.66x = 255,021,460.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,021,460.75/23,615.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,798.83

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