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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,473.59, 35,213.63 and 7,895.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,473.59, 35,213.63 and 7,895.67 is: 11,844.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,473.59 : 35,213.63 = 7,895.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,473.59/35,213.63 = 7,895.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,473.59x = 35,213.63 × 7,895.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,473.59x = 278,035,162.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,035,162.50/23,473.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,844.59

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