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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,908.37, 35,862.55 and 7,268.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,908.37, 35,862.55 and 7,268.54 is: 10,902.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,908.37 : 35,862.55 = 7,268.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,908.37/35,862.55 = 7,268.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,908.37x = 35,862.55 × 7,268.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,908.37x = 260,668,181.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,668,181.69/23,908.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,902.80

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