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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,686.98, 35,524.27 and 7,042.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,686.98, 35,524.27 and 7,042.53 is: 10,561.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,686.98 : 35,524.27 = 7,042.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,686.98/35,524.27 = 7,042.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,686.98x = 35,524.27 × 7,042.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,686.98x = 250,180,737.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,180,737.20/23,686.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,561.95

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