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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,975.10, 35,966.97 and 7,334.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,975.10, 35,966.97 and 7,334.82 is: 11,003.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,975.10 : 35,966.97 = 7,334.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,975.10/35,966.97 = 7,334.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,975.10x = 35,966.97 × 7,334.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,975.10x = 263,811,250.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,811,250.90/23,975.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,003.55

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