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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,754.66, 35,631.98 and 7,116.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,754.66, 35,631.98 and 7,116.45 is: 10,674.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,754.66 : 35,631.98 = 7,116.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,754.66/35,631.98 = 7,116.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,754.66x = 35,631.98 × 7,116.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,754.66x = 253,573,204.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,573,204.07/23,754.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,674.67

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