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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,666.62, 35,505.39 and 7,026.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,666.62, 35,505.39 and 7,026.28 is: 10,541.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,666.62 : 35,505.39 = 7,026.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,666.62/35,505.39 = 7,026.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,666.62x = 35,505.39 × 7,026.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,666.62x = 249,470,811.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,470,811.65/23,666.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,541.04

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