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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,910.62, 35,865.92 and 7,270.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,910.62, 35,865.92 and 7,270.79 is: 10,906.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,910.62 : 35,865.92 = 7,270.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,910.62/35,865.92 = 7,270.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,910.62x = 35,865.92 × 7,270.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,910.62x = 260,773,411.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,773,411.32/23,910.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,906.18

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