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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,936.67, 35,910.36 and 7,298.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,936.67, 35,910.36 and 7,298.01 is: 10,948.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,936.67 : 35,910.36 = 7,298.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,936.67/35,910.36 = 7,298.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,936.67x = 35,910.36 × 7,298.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,936.67x = 262,074,166.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,074,166.38/23,936.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,948.65

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