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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,749.16, 35,613.69 and 7,111.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,749.16, 35,613.69 and 7,111.55 is: 10,664.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,749.16 : 35,613.69 = 7,111.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,749.16/35,613.69 = 7,111.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,749.16x = 35,613.69 × 7,111.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,749.16x = 253,268,359.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,268,359.05/23,749.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,664.31

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