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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,901.30, 35,851.95 and 7,261.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,901.30, 35,851.95 and 7,261.28 is: 10,891.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,901.30 : 35,851.95 = 7,261.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,901.30/35,851.95 = 7,261.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,901.30x = 35,851.95 × 7,261.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,901.30x = 260,330,868.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,330,868.24/23,901.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,891.91

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