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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,775.69, 35,663.39 and 7,137.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,775.69, 35,663.39 and 7,137.18 is: 10,705.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,775.69 : 35,663.39 = 7,137.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,775.69/35,663.39 = 7,137.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,775.69x = 35,663.39 × 7,137.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,775.69x = 254,536,024.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,536,024.92/23,775.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,705.72

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