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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,764.78, 35,637.13 and 7,127.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,764.78, 35,637.13 and 7,127.18 is: 10,687.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,764.78 : 35,637.13 = 7,127.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,764.78/35,637.13 = 7,127.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,764.78x = 35,637.13 × 7,127.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,764.78x = 253,992,240.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,992,240.19/23,764.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,687.76

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