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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,788.64, 35,681.58 and 7,148.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,788.64, 35,681.58 and 7,148.30 is: 10,722.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,788.64 : 35,681.58 = 7,148.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,788.64/35,681.58 = 7,148.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,788.64x = 35,681.58 × 7,148.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,788.64x = 255,062,638.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,062,638.31/23,788.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,722.04

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