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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,860.48, 35,786.08 and 6,995.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,860.48, 35,786.08 and 6,995.52 is: 10,491.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,860.48 : 35,786.08 = 6,995.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,860.48/35,786.08 = 6,995.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,860.48x = 35,786.08 × 6,995.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,860.48x = 250,342,238.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,342,238.36/23,860.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,491.92

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