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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,775.41, 35,663.08 and 7,135.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,775.41, 35,663.08 and 7,135.42 is: 10,703.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,775.41 : 35,663.08 = 7,135.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,775.41/35,663.08 = 7,135.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,775.41x = 35,663.08 × 7,135.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,775.41x = 254,471,054.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,471,054.29/23,775.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,703.12

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