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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,914.02, 35,871.03 and 7,275

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,914.02, 35,871.03 and 7,275 is: 10,912.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,914.02 : 35,871.03 = 7,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,914.02/35,871.03 = 7,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,914.02x = 35,871.03 × 7,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,914.02x = 260,961,743.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,961,743.25/23,914.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,912.50

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