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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,702.61, 35,555.74 and 7,061.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,702.61, 35,555.74 and 7,061.37 is: 10,592.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,702.61 : 35,555.74 = 7,061.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,702.61/35,555.74 = 7,061.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,702.61x = 35,555.74 × 7,061.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,702.61x = 251,072,235.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,072,235.76/23,702.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,592.60

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