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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,909.57, 35,863.05 and 7,268.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,909.57, 35,863.05 and 7,268.30 is: 10,902.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,909.57 : 35,863.05 = 7,268.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,909.57/35,863.05 = 7,268.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,909.57x = 35,863.05 × 7,268.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,909.57x = 260,663,406.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,663,406.32/23,909.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,902.05

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