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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,971.97, 35,952.18 and 7,332.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,971.97, 35,952.18 and 7,332.14 is: 10,996.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,971.97 : 35,952.18 = 7,332.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,971.97/35,952.18 = 7,332.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,971.97x = 35,952.18 × 7,332.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,971.97x = 263,606,506.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,606,506.95/23,971.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,996.45

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