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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,983.63, 35,975.72 and 7,343.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,983.63, 35,975.72 and 7,343.82 is: 11,015.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,983.63 : 35,975.72 = 7,343.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,983.63/35,975.72 = 7,343.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,983.63x = 35,975.72 × 7,343.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,983.63x = 264,199,230.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,199,230.41/23,983.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,015.82

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