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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,807.65, 35,699.93 and 7,164.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,807.65, 35,699.93 and 7,164.58 is: 10,743.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,807.65 : 35,699.93 = 7,164.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,807.65/35,699.93 = 7,164.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,807.65x = 35,699.93 × 7,164.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,807.65x = 255,775,004.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,775,004.48/23,807.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,743.40

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