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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,360.72, 35,046.36 and 7,778.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,360.72, 35,046.36 and 7,778.96 is: 11,670.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,360.72 : 35,046.36 = 7,778.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,360.72/35,046.36 = 7,778.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,360.72x = 35,046.36 × 7,778.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,360.72x = 272,624,232.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,624,232.59/23,360.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,670.20

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