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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,845.78, 35,772.44 and 7,203.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,845.78, 35,772.44 and 7,203.75 is: 10,806.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,845.78 : 35,772.44 = 7,203.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,845.78/35,772.44 = 7,203.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,845.78x = 35,772.44 × 7,203.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,845.78x = 257,695,714.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,695,714.65/23,845.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,806.76

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