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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,512.06, 35,273.63 and 7,717.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,512.06, 35,273.63 and 7,717.87 is: 11,578.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,512.06 : 35,273.63 = 7,717.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,512.06/35,273.63 = 7,717.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,512.06x = 35,273.63 × 7,717.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,512.06x = 272,237,290.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,237,290.77/23,512.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,578.62

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