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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,668.84, 35,506.96 and 7,030.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,668.84, 35,506.96 and 7,030.53 is: 10,546.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,668.84 : 35,506.96 = 7,030.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,668.84/35,506.96 = 7,030.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,668.84x = 35,506.96 × 7,030.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,668.84x = 249,632,729.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,632,729.91/23,668.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,546.89

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