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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,901.66, 35,843.52 and 7,029.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,901.66, 35,843.52 and 7,029.60 is: 10,541.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,901.66 : 35,843.52 = 7,029.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,901.66/35,843.52 = 7,029.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,901.66x = 35,843.52 × 7,029.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,901.66x = 251,965,608.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,965,608.19/23,901.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,541.76

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