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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,344.27, 35,016.70 and 7,761.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,344.27, 35,016.70 and 7,761.89 is: 11,642.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,344.27 : 35,016.70 = 7,761.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,344.27/35,016.70 = 7,761.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,344.27x = 35,016.70 × 7,761.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,344.27x = 271,795,870.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,795,870.81/23,344.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,642.94

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