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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,912, 35,868 and 7,496

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,912, 35,868 and 7,496 is: 11,244

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,912 : 35,868 = 7,496 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,912/35,868 = 7,496/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,912x = 35,868 × 7,496
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,912x = 268,866,528
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,866,528/23,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,244

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