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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,849.49, 35,774.48 and 7,209.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,849.49, 35,774.48 and 7,209.66 is: 10,814.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,849.49 : 35,774.48 = 7,209.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,849.49/35,774.48 = 7,209.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,849.49x = 35,774.48 × 7,209.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,849.49x = 257,921,837.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,921,837.48/23,849.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,814.56

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