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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,901.59, 35,852.37 and 7,261.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,901.59, 35,852.37 and 7,261.56 is: 10,892.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,901.59 : 35,852.37 = 7,261.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,901.59/35,852.37 = 7,261.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,901.59x = 35,852.37 × 7,261.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,901.59x = 260,344,135.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,344,135.90/23,901.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,892.34

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