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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,568.91, 35,358.59 and 7,778.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,568.91, 35,358.59 and 7,778.84 is: 11,669.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,568.91 : 35,358.59 = 7,778.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,568.91/35,358.59 = 7,778.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,568.91x = 35,358.59 × 7,778.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,568.91x = 275,048,656.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,048,656.89/23,568.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,669.98

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