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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,469.87, 35,204.78 and 7,898.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,469.87, 35,204.78 and 7,898.43 is: 11,847.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,469.87 : 35,204.78 = 7,898.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,469.87/35,204.78 = 7,898.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,469.87x = 35,204.78 × 7,898.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,469.87x = 278,062,451.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,062,451.00/23,469.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,847.63

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