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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,729.40, 35,592.84 and 7,089.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,729.40, 35,592.84 and 7,089.60 is: 10,634.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,729.40 : 35,592.84 = 7,089.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,729.40/35,592.84 = 7,089.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,729.40x = 35,592.84 × 7,089.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,729.40x = 252,338,998.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,338,998.46/23,729.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,634.02

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