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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,652.31, 35,481.90 and 7,010.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,652.31, 35,481.90 and 7,010.20 is: 10,516.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,652.31 : 35,481.90 = 7,010.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,652.31/35,481.90 = 7,010.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,652.31x = 35,481.90 × 7,010.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,652.31x = 248,735,215.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,735,215.38/23,652.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,516.32

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