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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,791.88, 35,686.46 and 7,151.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,791.88, 35,686.46 and 7,151.58 is: 10,726.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,791.88 : 35,686.46 = 7,151.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,791.88/35,686.46 = 7,151.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,791.88x = 35,686.46 × 7,151.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,791.88x = 255,214,537.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,214,537.85/23,791.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,726.96

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