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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,541.84, 35,317.62 and 7,960.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,541.84, 35,317.62 and 7,960.68 is: 11,942.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,541.84 : 35,317.62 = 7,960.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,541.84/35,317.62 = 7,960.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,541.84x = 35,317.62 × 7,960.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,541.84x = 281,152,271.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,152,271.18/23,541.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,942.66

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