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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,674.38, 35,511.84 and 7,036.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,674.38, 35,511.84 and 7,036.08 is: 10,554.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,674.38 : 35,511.84 = 7,036.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,674.38/35,511.84 = 7,036.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,674.38x = 35,511.84 × 7,036.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,674.38x = 249,864,147.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,864,147.19/23,674.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,554.20

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