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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,711.56, 35,569.12 and 7,070.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,711.56, 35,569.12 and 7,070.32 is: 10,606.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,711.56 : 35,569.12 = 7,070.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,711.56/35,569.12 = 7,070.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,711.56x = 35,569.12 × 7,070.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,711.56x = 251,485,060.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,485,060.52/23,711.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,606.01

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