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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,912.37, 35,869.83 and 7,271.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,912.37, 35,869.83 and 7,271.13 is: 10,907.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,912.37 : 35,869.83 = 7,271.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,912.37/35,869.83 = 7,271.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,912.37x = 35,869.83 × 7,271.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,912.37x = 260,814,022.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,814,022.05/23,912.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,907.07

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