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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,799.20, 35,698.62 and 7,159.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,799.20, 35,698.62 and 7,159.16 is: 10,738.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,799.20 : 35,698.62 = 7,159.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,799.20/35,698.62 = 7,159.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,799.20x = 35,698.62 × 7,159.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,799.20x = 255,572,132.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,572,132.36/23,799.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,738.69

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