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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,775.95, 35,658.76 and 7,131.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,775.95, 35,658.76 and 7,131.51 is: 10,695.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,775.95 : 35,658.76 = 7,131.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,775.95/35,658.76 = 7,131.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,775.95x = 35,658.76 × 7,131.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,775.95x = 254,300,767.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,300,767.87/23,775.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,695.72

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