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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,776.16, 35,664.21 and 7,136.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,776.16, 35,664.21 and 7,136.17 is: 10,704.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,776.16 : 35,664.21 = 7,136.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,776.16/35,664.21 = 7,136.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,776.16x = 35,664.21 × 7,136.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,776.16x = 254,505,865.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,505,865.48/23,776.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,704.25

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