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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,907.70, 35,865.60 and 7,267.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,907.70, 35,865.60 and 7,267.60 is: 10,902.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,907.70 : 35,865.60 = 7,267.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,907.70/35,865.60 = 7,267.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,907.70x = 35,865.60 × 7,267.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,907.70x = 260,656,834.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,656,834.56/23,907.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,902.63

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