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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,805.60, 35,708.40 and 7,168.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,805.60, 35,708.40 and 7,168.20 is: 10,752.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,805.60 : 35,708.40 = 7,168.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,805.60/35,708.40 = 7,168.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,805.60x = 35,708.40 × 7,168.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,805.60x = 255,964,952.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,964,952.88/23,805.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,752.30

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