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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,954.68, 35,916.96 and 7,309.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,954.68, 35,916.96 and 7,309.18 is: 10,959.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,954.68 : 35,916.96 = 7,309.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,954.68/35,916.96 = 7,309.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,954.68x = 35,916.96 × 7,309.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,954.68x = 262,523,525.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,523,525.69/23,954.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,959.17

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