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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,862.92, 35,794.74 and 7,223.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,862.92, 35,794.74 and 7,223.72 is: 10,835.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,862.92 : 35,794.74 = 7,223.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,862.92/35,794.74 = 7,223.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,862.92x = 35,794.74 × 7,223.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,862.92x = 258,571,179.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,571,179.23/23,862.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,835.69

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