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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,668.47, 35,502.98 and 7,028.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,668.47, 35,502.98 and 7,028.10 is: 10,542.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,668.47 : 35,502.98 = 7,028.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,668.47/35,502.98 = 7,028.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,668.47x = 35,502.98 × 7,028.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,668.47x = 249,518,458.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,518,458.60/23,668.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,542.23

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