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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,652.72, 35,485.91 and 7,013.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,652.72, 35,485.91 and 7,013.12 is: 10,521.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,652.72 : 35,485.91 = 7,013.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,652.72/35,485.91 = 7,013.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,652.72x = 35,485.91 × 7,013.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,652.72x = 248,867,051.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,867,051.39/23,652.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,521.71

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