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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,666.52, 35,493.70 and 7,022.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,666.52, 35,493.70 and 7,022.61 is: 10,532.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,666.52 : 35,493.70 = 7,022.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,666.52/35,493.70 = 7,022.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,666.52x = 35,493.70 × 7,022.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,666.52x = 249,258,377.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,258,377.44/23,666.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,532.11

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