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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,901.02, 35,853.44 and 7,262.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,901.02, 35,853.44 and 7,262.51 is: 10,894.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,901.02 : 35,853.44 = 7,262.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,901.02/35,853.44 = 7,262.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,901.02x = 35,853.44 × 7,262.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,901.02x = 260,385,952.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,385,952.63/23,901.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,894.34

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