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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,923.72, 35,887.81 and 7,056.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,923.72, 35,887.81 and 7,056.74 is: 10,585.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,923.72 : 35,887.81 = 7,056.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,923.72/35,887.81 = 7,056.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,923.72x = 35,887.81 × 7,056.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,923.72x = 253,250,909.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,250,909.06/23,923.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,585.77

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