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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,794.74, 35,697.21 and 7,153.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,794.74, 35,697.21 and 7,153.39 is: 10,731.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,794.74 : 35,697.21 = 7,153.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,794.74/35,697.21 = 7,153.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,794.74x = 35,697.21 × 7,153.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,794.74x = 255,356,065.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,356,065.04/23,794.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,731.62

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