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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,676.24, 35,511.21 and 7,035.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,676.24, 35,511.21 and 7,035.96 is: 10,553.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,676.24 : 35,511.21 = 7,035.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,676.24/35,511.21 = 7,035.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,676.24x = 35,511.21 × 7,035.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,676.24x = 249,855,453.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,855,453.11/23,676.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,553.00

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