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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,905.59, 35,858.37 and 7,265.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,905.59, 35,858.37 and 7,265.56 is: 10,898.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,905.59 : 35,858.37 = 7,265.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,905.59/35,858.37 = 7,265.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,905.59x = 35,858.37 × 7,265.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,905.59x = 260,531,138.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,531,138.74/23,905.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,898.34

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