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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,797.99, 35,701.98 and 7,159.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,797.99, 35,701.98 and 7,159.24 is: 10,740.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,797.99 : 35,701.98 = 7,159.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,797.99/35,701.98 = 7,159.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,797.99x = 35,701.98 × 7,159.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,797.99x = 255,599,043.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,599,043.30/23,797.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,740.36

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