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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,906.59, 35,859.87 and 7,266.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,906.59, 35,859.87 and 7,266.56 is: 10,899.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,906.59 : 35,859.87 = 7,266.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,906.59/35,859.87 = 7,266.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,906.59x = 35,859.87 × 7,266.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,906.59x = 260,577,896.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,577,896.95/23,906.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,899.84

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