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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,950.62, 35,926.20 and 7,314.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,950.62, 35,926.20 and 7,314.84 is: 10,972.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,950.62 : 35,926.20 = 7,314.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,950.62/35,926.20 = 7,314.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,950.62x = 35,926.20 × 7,314.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,950.62x = 262,794,404.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,794,404.81/23,950.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,972.34

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