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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,967.61, 35,951.50 and 7,327.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,967.61, 35,951.50 and 7,327.58 is: 10,991.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,967.61 : 35,951.50 = 7,327.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,967.61/35,951.50 = 7,327.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,967.61x = 35,951.50 × 7,327.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,967.61x = 263,437,492.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,437,492.37/23,967.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,991.40

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