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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,773.78, 35,666.60 and 7,134.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,773.78, 35,666.60 and 7,134.12 is: 10,702.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,773.78 : 35,666.60 = 7,134.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,773.78/35,666.60 = 7,134.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,773.78x = 35,666.60 × 7,134.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,773.78x = 254,449,822.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,449,822.23/23,773.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,702.96

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