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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,797.56, 35,689.93 and 7,153.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,797.56, 35,689.93 and 7,153.87 is: 10,728.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,797.56 : 35,689.93 = 7,153.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,797.56/35,689.93 = 7,153.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,797.56x = 35,689.93 × 7,153.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,797.56x = 255,321,119.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,321,119.53/23,797.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,728.88

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