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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,727.55, 35,595.99 and 7,087.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,727.55, 35,595.99 and 7,087.24 is: 10,632.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,727.55 : 35,595.99 = 7,087.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,727.55/35,595.99 = 7,087.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,727.55x = 35,595.99 × 7,087.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,727.55x = 252,277,324.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,277,324.17/23,727.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,632.25

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