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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,777.63, 35,666.36 and 7,137.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,777.63, 35,666.36 and 7,137.59 is: 10,706.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,777.63 : 35,666.36 = 7,137.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,777.63/35,666.36 = 7,137.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,777.63x = 35,666.36 × 7,137.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,777.63x = 254,571,818.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,571,818.78/23,777.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,706.36

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