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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,548.38, 35,321.65 and 7,966

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,548.38, 35,321.65 and 7,966 is: 11,948.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,548.38 : 35,321.65 = 7,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,548.38/35,321.65 = 7,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,548.38x = 35,321.65 × 7,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,548.38x = 281,372,263.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,372,263.90/23,548.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,948.69

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