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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,947.56, 35,922.34 and 7,080.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,947.56, 35,922.34 and 7,080.60 is: 10,621.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,947.56 : 35,922.34 = 7,080.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,947.56/35,922.34 = 7,080.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,947.56x = 35,922.34 × 7,080.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,947.56x = 254,351,720.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,351,720.60/23,947.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,621.20

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