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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,652, 35,478 and 7,236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,652, 35,478 and 7,236 is: 10,854

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,652 : 35,478 = 7,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,652/35,478 = 7,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,652x = 35,478 × 7,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,652x = 256,718,808
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,718,808/23,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,854

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