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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,512.36, 35,271.76 and 7,934.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,512.36, 35,271.76 and 7,934.44 is: 11,902.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,512.36 : 35,271.76 = 7,934.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,512.36/35,271.76 = 7,934.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,512.36x = 35,271.76 × 7,934.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,512.36x = 279,861,663.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,861,663.41/23,512.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,902.75

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