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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,770.48, 35,653.58 and 7,134.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,770.48, 35,653.58 and 7,134.23 is: 10,700.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,770.48 : 35,653.58 = 7,134.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,770.48/35,653.58 = 7,134.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,770.48x = 35,653.58 × 7,134.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,770.48x = 254,360,679.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,360,679.61/23,770.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,700.70

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