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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,863.60, 35,795.40 and 7,226.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,863.60, 35,795.40 and 7,226.20 is: 10,839.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,863.60 : 35,795.40 = 7,226.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,863.60/35,795.40 = 7,226.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,863.60x = 35,795.40 × 7,226.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,863.60x = 258,664,719.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,664,719.48/23,863.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,839.30

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