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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,540.54, 35,309.72 and 7,958.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,540.54, 35,309.72 and 7,958.30 is: 11,937.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,540.54 : 35,309.72 = 7,958.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,540.54/35,309.72 = 7,958.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,540.54x = 35,309.72 × 7,958.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,540.54x = 281,005,344.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,005,344.68/23,540.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,937.08

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