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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,906.55, 35,859.81 and 7,266.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,906.55, 35,859.81 and 7,266.54 is: 10,899.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,906.55 : 35,859.81 = 7,266.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,906.55/35,859.81 = 7,266.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,906.55x = 35,859.81 × 7,266.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,906.55x = 260,576,743.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,576,743.76/23,906.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,899.81

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