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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,771.52, 35,663.04 and 7,131.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,771.52, 35,663.04 and 7,131.52 is: 10,699.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,771.52 : 35,663.04 = 7,131.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,771.52/35,663.04 = 7,131.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,771.52x = 35,663.04 × 7,131.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,771.52x = 254,331,683.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,331,683.02/23,771.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,699.01

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