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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,477.62, 35,209 and 7,679

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,477.62, 35,209 and 7,679 is: 11,516.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,477.62 : 35,209 = 7,679 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,477.62/35,209 = 7,679/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,477.62x = 35,209 × 7,679
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,477.62x = 270,369,911
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,369,911/23,477.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,516.07

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