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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,729.63, 35,600.39 and 7,089.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,729.63, 35,600.39 and 7,089.59 is: 10,636.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,729.63 : 35,600.39 = 7,089.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,729.63/35,600.39 = 7,089.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,729.63x = 35,600.39 × 7,089.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,729.63x = 252,392,249.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,392,249.08/23,729.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,636.17

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