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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,791.63, 35,687.34 and 7,151.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,791.63, 35,687.34 and 7,151.59 is: 10,727.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,791.63 : 35,687.34 = 7,151.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,791.63/35,687.34 = 7,151.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,791.63x = 35,687.34 × 7,151.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,791.63x = 255,221,223.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,221,223.87/23,791.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,727.35

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