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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,721.84, 35,586.60 and 7,302

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,721.84, 35,586.60 and 7,302 is: 10,954.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,721.84 : 35,586.60 = 7,302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,721.84/35,586.60 = 7,302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,721.84x = 35,586.60 × 7,302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,721.84x = 259,853,353.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,853,353.20/23,721.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,954.18

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