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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,771.63, 35,655.32 and 7,135.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,771.63, 35,655.32 and 7,135.38 is: 10,702.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,771.63 : 35,655.32 = 7,135.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,771.63/35,655.32 = 7,135.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,771.63x = 35,655.32 × 7,135.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,771.63x = 254,414,275.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,414,275.06/23,771.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,702.43

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