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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,425.16, 35,137.92 and 7,844

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,425.16, 35,137.92 and 7,844 is: 11,766.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,425.16 : 35,137.92 = 7,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,425.16/35,137.92 = 7,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,425.16x = 35,137.92 × 7,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,425.16x = 275,621,844.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,621,844.48/23,425.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,766.06

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