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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,901.68, 35,858.19 and 7,262.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,901.68, 35,858.19 and 7,262.66 is: 10,895.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,901.68 : 35,858.19 = 7,262.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,901.68/35,858.19 = 7,262.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,901.68x = 35,858.19 × 7,262.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,901.68x = 260,425,842.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,425,842.19/23,901.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,895.71

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