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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,960.44, 35,946.13 and 7,322.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,960.44, 35,946.13 and 7,322.84 is: 10,985.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,960.44 : 35,946.13 = 7,322.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,960.44/35,946.13 = 7,322.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,960.44x = 35,946.13 × 7,322.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,960.44x = 263,227,650.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,227,650.44/23,960.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,985.93

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