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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,773.41, 35,666.04 and 7,133.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,773.41, 35,666.04 and 7,133.75 is: 10,702.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,773.41 : 35,666.04 = 7,133.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,773.41/35,666.04 = 7,133.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,773.41x = 35,666.04 × 7,133.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,773.41x = 254,432,454.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,432,454.58/23,773.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,702.40

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