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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,969.47, 35,954.20 and 7,329.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,969.47, 35,954.20 and 7,329.50 is: 10,994.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,969.47 : 35,954.20 = 7,329.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,969.47/35,954.20 = 7,329.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,969.47x = 35,954.20 × 7,329.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,969.47x = 263,526,308.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,526,308.90/23,969.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,994.25

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