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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,507.73, 35,261.72 and 7,925.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,507.73, 35,261.72 and 7,925.49 is: 11,888.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,507.73 : 35,261.72 = 7,925.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,507.73/35,261.72 = 7,925.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,507.73x = 35,261.72 × 7,925.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,507.73x = 279,466,369.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,466,369.62/23,507.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,888.28

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