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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,577.23, 35,371.04 and 7,787.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,577.23, 35,371.04 and 7,787.09 is: 11,682.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,577.23 : 35,371.04 = 7,787.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,577.23/35,371.04 = 7,787.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,577.23x = 35,371.04 × 7,787.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,577.23x = 275,437,256.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,437,256.08/23,577.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,682.34

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