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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,514.78, 35,277.03 and 7,932

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,514.78, 35,277.03 and 7,932 is: 11,899.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,514.78 : 35,277.03 = 7,932 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,514.78/35,277.03 = 7,932/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,514.78x = 35,277.03 × 7,932
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,514.78x = 279,817,401.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,817,401.96/23,514.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,899.64

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