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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,901.56, 35,852.32 and 7,261.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,901.56, 35,852.32 and 7,261.53 is: 10,892.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,901.56 : 35,852.32 = 7,261.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,901.56/35,852.32 = 7,261.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,901.56x = 35,852.32 × 7,261.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,901.56x = 260,342,697.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,342,697.25/23,901.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,892.29

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