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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,968.61, 35,953 and 7,328.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,968.61, 35,953 and 7,328.58 is: 10,992.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,968.61 : 35,953 = 7,328.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,968.61/35,953 = 7,328.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,968.61x = 35,953 × 7,328.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,968.61x = 263,484,436.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,484,436.74/23,968.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,992.90

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