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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,905.55, 35,858.31 and 7,265.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,905.55, 35,858.31 and 7,265.54 is: 10,898.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,905.55 : 35,858.31 = 7,265.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,905.55/35,858.31 = 7,265.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,905.55x = 35,858.31 × 7,265.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,905.55x = 260,529,985.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,529,985.64/23,905.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,898.31

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