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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,729.16, 35,593.36 and 7,089.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,729.16, 35,593.36 and 7,089.24 is: 10,633.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,729.16 : 35,593.36 = 7,089.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,729.16/35,593.36 = 7,089.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,729.16x = 35,593.36 × 7,089.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,729.16x = 252,329,871.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,329,871.45/23,729.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,633.75

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