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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,908.94, 35,863.34 and 7,268.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,908.94, 35,863.34 and 7,268.90 is: 10,903.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,908.94 : 35,863.34 = 7,268.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,908.94/35,863.34 = 7,268.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,908.94x = 35,863.34 × 7,268.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,908.94x = 260,686,870.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,686,870.98/23,908.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,903.32

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