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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,723.16, 35,584.38 and 7,083.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,723.16, 35,584.38 and 7,083.24 is: 10,624.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,723.16 : 35,584.38 = 7,083.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,723.16/35,584.38 = 7,083.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,723.16x = 35,584.38 × 7,083.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,723.16x = 252,052,703.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,052,703.79/23,723.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,624.75

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