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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,663.79, 35,494.47 and 7,023.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,663.79, 35,494.47 and 7,023.96 is: 10,535.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,663.79 : 35,494.47 = 7,023.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,663.79/35,494.47 = 7,023.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,663.79x = 35,494.47 × 7,023.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,663.79x = 249,311,737.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,311,737.50/23,663.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,535.58

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