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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,989.51, 35,985.35 and 7,348.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,989.51, 35,985.35 and 7,348.33 is: 11,022.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,989.51 : 35,985.35 = 7,348.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,989.51/35,985.35 = 7,348.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,989.51x = 35,985.35 × 7,348.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,989.51x = 264,432,190.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,432,190.22/23,989.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,022.83

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