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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,904.59, 35,856.87 and 7,264.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,904.59, 35,856.87 and 7,264.56 is: 10,896.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,904.59 : 35,856.87 = 7,264.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,904.59/35,856.87 = 7,264.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,904.59x = 35,856.87 × 7,264.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,904.59x = 260,484,383.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,484,383.53/23,904.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,896.84

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