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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,668.18, 35,507.82 and 7,028.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,668.18, 35,507.82 and 7,028.34 is: 10,544.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,668.18 : 35,507.82 = 7,028.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,668.18/35,507.82 = 7,028.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,668.18x = 35,507.82 × 7,028.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,668.18x = 249,561,031.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,561,031.62/23,668.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,544.16

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