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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,709.39, 35,565.90 and 7,068.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,709.39, 35,565.90 and 7,068.12 is: 10,602.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,709.39 : 35,565.90 = 7,068.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,709.39/35,565.90 = 7,068.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,709.39x = 35,565.90 × 7,068.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,709.39x = 251,384,049.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,384,049.11/23,709.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,602.72

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