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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,774.66, 35,661.96 and 7,134.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,774.66, 35,661.96 and 7,134.67 is: 10,701.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,774.66 : 35,661.96 = 7,134.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,774.66/35,661.96 = 7,134.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,774.66x = 35,661.96 × 7,134.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,774.66x = 254,436,227.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,436,227.00/23,774.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,701.99

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