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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,921, 35,890.14 and 7,505

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,921, 35,890.14 and 7,505 is: 11,260.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,921 : 35,890.14 = 7,505 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,921/35,890.14 = 7,505/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,921x = 35,890.14 × 7,505
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,921x = 269,355,500.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,355,500.70/23,921
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,260.21

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