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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,775.48, 35,658.90 and 7,131.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,775.48, 35,658.90 and 7,131.60 is: 10,696.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,775.48 : 35,658.90 = 7,131.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,775.48/35,658.90 = 7,131.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,775.48x = 35,658.90 × 7,131.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,775.48x = 254,305,011.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,305,011.24/23,775.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,696.10

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