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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,773.91, 35,668.35 and 7,134.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,773.91, 35,668.35 and 7,134.48 is: 10,703.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,773.91 : 35,668.35 = 7,134.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,773.91/35,668.35 = 7,134.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,773.91x = 35,668.35 × 7,134.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,773.91x = 254,475,129.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,475,129.71/23,773.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,703.97

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