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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,912.62, 35,867.71 and 7,272.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,912.62, 35,867.71 and 7,272.28 is: 10,908.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,912.62 : 35,867.71 = 7,272.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,912.62/35,867.71 = 7,272.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,912.62x = 35,867.71 × 7,272.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,912.62x = 260,840,084.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,840,084.00/23,912.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,908.05

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