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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,722.79, 35,582.97 and 7,082.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,722.79, 35,582.97 and 7,082.96 is: 10,624.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,722.79 : 35,582.97 = 7,082.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,722.79/35,582.97 = 7,082.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,722.79x = 35,582.97 × 7,082.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,722.79x = 252,032,753.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,032,753.19/23,722.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,624.08

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