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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,651.57, 35,477.50 and 7,011.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,651.57, 35,477.50 and 7,011.76 is: 10,517.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,651.57 : 35,477.50 = 7,011.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,651.57/35,477.50 = 7,011.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,651.57x = 35,477.50 × 7,011.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,651.57x = 248,759,715.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,759,715.40/23,651.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,517.68

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