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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,793.55, 35,683.94 and 7,149.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,793.55, 35,683.94 and 7,149.87 is: 10,722.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,793.55 : 35,683.94 = 7,149.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,793.55/35,683.94 = 7,149.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,793.55x = 35,683.94 × 7,149.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,793.55x = 255,135,549.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,135,549.96/23,793.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,722.89

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