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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,474.57, 35,211.83 and 7,903.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,474.57, 35,211.83 and 7,903.13 is: 11,854.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,474.57 : 35,211.83 = 7,903.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,474.57/35,211.83 = 7,903.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,474.57x = 35,211.83 × 7,903.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,474.57x = 278,283,454.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,283,454.45/23,474.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,854.68

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