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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,646.78, 35,475.36 and 7,008.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,646.78, 35,475.36 and 7,008.12 is: 10,513.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,646.78 : 35,475.36 = 7,008.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,646.78/35,475.36 = 7,008.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,646.78x = 35,475.36 × 7,008.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,646.78x = 248,615,579.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,615,579.92/23,646.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,513.72

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