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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,725.76, 35,588.19 and 7,085.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,725.76, 35,588.19 and 7,085.84 is: 10,628.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,725.76 : 35,588.19 = 7,085.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,725.76/35,588.19 = 7,085.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,725.76x = 35,588.19 × 7,085.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,725.76x = 252,172,220.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,172,220.23/23,725.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,628.63

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