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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,772.89, 35,657.20 and 7,136.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,772.89, 35,657.20 and 7,136.63 is: 10,704.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,772.89 : 35,657.20 = 7,136.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,772.89/35,657.20 = 7,136.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,772.89x = 35,657.20 × 7,136.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,772.89x = 254,472,207.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,472,207.55/23,772.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,704.30

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