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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,972.41, 35,955.14 and 7,327.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,972.41, 35,955.14 and 7,327.97 is: 10,990.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,972.41 : 35,955.14 = 7,327.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,972.41/35,955.14 = 7,327.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,972.41x = 35,955.14 × 7,327.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,972.41x = 263,478,295.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,478,295.47/23,972.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,990.90

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