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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,568.74, 35,331.24 and 7,975.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,568.74, 35,331.24 and 7,975.44 is: 11,955.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,568.74 : 35,331.24 = 7,975.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,568.74/35,331.24 = 7,975.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,568.74x = 35,331.24 × 7,975.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,568.74x = 281,782,184.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,782,184.75/23,568.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,955.76

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