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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,664.56, 35,493.39 and 7,021.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,664.56, 35,493.39 and 7,021.49 is: 10,531.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,664.56 : 35,493.39 = 7,021.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,664.56/35,493.39 = 7,021.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,664.56x = 35,493.39 × 7,021.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,664.56x = 249,216,305.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,216,305.48/23,664.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,531.21

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