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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,511.12, 35,265.38 and 7,714.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,511.12, 35,265.38 and 7,714.14 is: 11,570.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,511.12 : 35,265.38 = 7,714.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,511.12/35,265.38 = 7,714.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,511.12x = 35,265.38 × 7,714.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,511.12x = 272,042,078.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,042,078.47/23,511.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,570.78

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