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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,623.66, 35,433.32 and 7,207.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,623.66, 35,433.32 and 7,207.66 is: 10,810.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,623.66 : 35,433.32 = 7,207.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,623.66/35,433.32 = 7,207.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,623.66x = 35,433.32 × 7,207.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,623.66x = 255,391,323.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,391,323.23/23,623.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,810.83

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