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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,999.72, 35,998.25 and 7,359.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,999.72, 35,998.25 and 7,359.75 is: 11,039.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,999.72 : 35,998.25 = 7,359.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,999.72/35,998.25 = 7,359.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,999.72x = 35,998.25 × 7,359.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,999.72x = 264,938,083.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,938,083.64/23,999.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,039.22

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