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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,968.56, 35,954.08 and 7,331.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,968.56, 35,954.08 and 7,331.12 is: 10,997.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,968.56 : 35,954.08 = 7,331.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,968.56/35,954.08 = 7,331.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,968.56x = 35,954.08 × 7,331.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,968.56x = 263,583,674.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,583,674.97/23,968.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,997.06

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