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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,775.62, 35,663.35 and 7,135.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,775.62, 35,663.35 and 7,135.58 is: 10,703.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,775.62 : 35,663.35 = 7,135.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,775.62/35,663.35 = 7,135.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,775.62x = 35,663.35 × 7,135.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,775.62x = 254,478,758.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,478,758.31/23,775.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,703.35

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