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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,707.62, 35,563.25 and 7,066.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,707.62, 35,563.25 and 7,066.38 is: 10,600.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,707.62 : 35,563.25 = 7,066.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,707.62/35,563.25 = 7,066.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,707.62x = 35,563.25 × 7,066.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,707.62x = 251,303,403.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,303,403.20/23,707.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,600.11

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