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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,759.28, 35,628.88 and 7,121.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,759.28, 35,628.88 and 7,121.68 is: 10,679.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,759.28 : 35,628.88 = 7,121.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,759.28/35,628.88 = 7,121.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,759.28x = 35,628.88 × 7,121.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,759.28x = 253,737,482.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,737,482.12/23,759.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,679.51

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