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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,620.66, 35,428.82 and 7,204.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,620.66, 35,428.82 and 7,204.66 is: 10,806.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,620.66 : 35,428.82 = 7,204.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,620.66/35,428.82 = 7,204.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,620.66x = 35,428.82 × 7,204.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,620.66x = 255,252,602.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,252,602.30/23,620.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,806.33

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