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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,651, 35,476.50 and 7,235

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,651, 35,476.50 and 7,235 is: 10,852.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,651 : 35,476.50 = 7,235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,651/35,476.50 = 7,235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,651x = 35,476.50 × 7,235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,651x = 256,672,477.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,672,477.50/23,651
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,852.50

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