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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,533.70, 35,278.59 and 7,940.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,533.70, 35,278.59 and 7,940.42 is: 11,903.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,533.70 : 35,278.59 = 7,940.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,533.70/35,278.59 = 7,940.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,533.70x = 35,278.59 × 7,940.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,533.70x = 280,126,821.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,126,821.61/23,533.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,903.22

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