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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,965.61, 35,948.50 and 7,325.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,965.61, 35,948.50 and 7,325.58 is: 10,988.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,965.61 : 35,948.50 = 7,325.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,965.61/35,948.50 = 7,325.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,965.61x = 35,948.50 × 7,325.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,965.61x = 263,343,432.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,343,432.89/23,965.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,988.39

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