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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,777.37, 35,665.98 and 7,137.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,777.37, 35,665.98 and 7,137.34 is: 10,705.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,777.37 : 35,665.98 = 7,137.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,777.37/35,665.98 = 7,137.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,777.37x = 35,665.98 × 7,137.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,777.37x = 254,560,225.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,560,225.69/23,777.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,705.99

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