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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,652.91, 35,479.50 and 7,013.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,652.91, 35,479.50 and 7,013.08 is: 10,519.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,652.91 : 35,479.50 = 7,013.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,652.91/35,479.50 = 7,013.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,652.91x = 35,479.50 × 7,013.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,652.91x = 248,820,589.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,820,589.91/23,652.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,519.66

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