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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,792.88, 35,687.94 and 7,152.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,792.88, 35,687.94 and 7,152.55 is: 10,728.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,792.88 : 35,687.94 = 7,152.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,792.88/35,687.94 = 7,152.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,792.88x = 35,687.94 × 7,152.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,792.88x = 255,259,775.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,259,775.25/23,792.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,728.41

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