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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,886.99, 35,830.58 and 7,247.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,886.99, 35,830.58 and 7,247.17 is: 10,870.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,886.99 : 35,830.58 = 7,247.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,886.99/35,830.58 = 7,247.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,886.99x = 35,830.58 × 7,247.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,886.99x = 259,670,304.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,670,304.46/23,886.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,870.78

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