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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,622.52, 35,433.80 and 7,206.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,622.52, 35,433.80 and 7,206.52 is: 10,809.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,622.52 : 35,433.80 = 7,206.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,622.52/35,433.80 = 7,206.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,622.52x = 35,433.80 × 7,206.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,622.52x = 255,354,388.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,354,388.38/23,622.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,809.79

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