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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,792.58, 35,690.64 and 7,151.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,792.58, 35,690.64 and 7,151.28 is: 10,727.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,792.58 : 35,690.64 = 7,151.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,792.58/35,690.64 = 7,151.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,792.58x = 35,690.64 × 7,151.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,792.58x = 255,233,760.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,233,760.02/23,792.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,727.45

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