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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,340.63, 35,010.96 and 7,758.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,340.63, 35,010.96 and 7,758.26 is: 11,637.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,340.63 : 35,010.96 = 7,758.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,340.63/35,010.96 = 7,758.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,340.63x = 35,010.96 × 7,758.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,340.63x = 271,624,023.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,624,023.61/23,340.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,637.39

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