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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,672.59, 35,502.81 and 7,028.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,672.59, 35,502.81 and 7,028.76 is: 10,541.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,672.59 : 35,502.81 = 7,028.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,672.59/35,502.81 = 7,028.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,672.59x = 35,502.81 × 7,028.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,672.59x = 249,540,817.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,540,817.32/23,672.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,541.34

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