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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,709.94, 35,564.91 and 7,081.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,709.94, 35,564.91 and 7,081.65 is: 10,622.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,709.94 : 35,564.91 = 7,081.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,709.94/35,564.91 = 7,081.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,709.94x = 35,564.91 × 7,081.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,709.94x = 251,858,244.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,858,244.90/23,709.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,622.48

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