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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,676.55, 35,514.92 and 7,036.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,676.55, 35,514.92 and 7,036.74 is: 10,555.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,676.55 : 35,514.92 = 7,036.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,676.55/35,514.92 = 7,036.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,676.55x = 35,514.92 × 7,036.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,676.55x = 249,909,275.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,909,275.75/23,676.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,555.14

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